GOVET reflects on 2025. Presented as multimedia feature, the annual report highlights success stories, challenges, and key topics from GOVET's advisory work as a one-stop shop for the iBBZ, at the Round Table, and in the BMBFSFJ’s cooperations. A video introduction by the team rounds off the review.
GOVET supports the publication of the third Ghana TVET Report
The third Ghana TVET Report was officially launched at this year’s CTVET TVET Symposium in Ghana. The report was produced by CTVET in collaboration with GOVET and was published under the patronage of the Ghanaian Minister of Education.
Vocational training cooperation with South Africa gains political momentum
Vocational training cooperation between Germany and South Africa gains momentum: the BNC has agreed on an action plan for cooperation, and shortly afterwards the bilateral expert group launched a series of training courses aimed at further developing vocational teacher training.
Parliamentary Education Committee from Ghana visits Germany
In May 2026, a delegation from Ghana’s Parliamentary Education Committee visited Germany to discuss current education reforms and future issues in vocational education and training with several representatives from diverse institutions.
Round Table Meeting with Ghanaian Education Delegation
On 21 May 2026, GOVET, iMOVE and the Ghana Forum North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), hosted a roundtable discussion with a five-person delegation from Ghana’s Parliamentary Education Committee at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) in Bonn.
The new GOVET podcast is available in English. The first episode, which explores culinary exchanges between Costa Rica and Germany, is already online. We’re working on new episodes, so stay tuned!
GOVET supports the publication of the third Ghana TVET Report
The third Ghana TVET Report was officially launched at this year’s CTVET TVET Symposium in Ghana. The report was produced by CTVET in collaboration with GOVET and was published under the patronage of the Ghanaian Minister of Education.
GOVET honoured at the Ghana TVET Excellence Awards
On 14 April 2026, the TVET Excellence Awards were presented for the first time in Ghana, with support from the BMBFSFJ. Students and vocational schools received awards in nine categories, and international partners were also recognised.
With its newly redesigned landing pages, GOVET now offers clearer guidance on topics relating to German vocational education and training. They have been specifically updated to provide international partners with materials and information from a single source.
New presentation: Inter-company vocational training centres
This presentation provides interested parties from Germany and abroad with information about inter-company vocational training centres (ÜBS). It outlines the tasks and objectives of inter-company vocational training centres and offers insights into their financing and the underlying legal basis.
Vocational training connects Germany and Kazakhstan
More than 100 participants from Germany and Kazakhstan came together online on March 3, 2026, to explore new ways of cooperating in vocational training.
A transatlantic dialogue on the future of vocational education
The second transatlantic dialogue on vocational education and training took place on 6th November 2025. One year after Donald Trump's election as US President, this expert exchange focused on the future of vocational education and training, as well as opportunities for more in-depth collaboration.
Workshops for vocational training staff in Costa Rica – Qualification of in-company training staff
In 2025, GOVET launched a series of qualification courses for in-vocational training staff in Costa Rica. The focus lies on different topics – tailored to the practical conditions of dual vocational training in Costa Rica.
The most frequently asked questions regarding the German VET System, the recognition of qualifications or on how to start a career in Germany are answered on the BIBB website.
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