New GOVET publication on sustainability in vocational education and training
In cooperation with international partners GOVET has produced a publication on the topic of sustainability in vocational education. What role does the topic play at a political level? How can sustainability be considered in the vocational practice? What best practices are there from other countries?
Making sustainability tangible - with the VET Chain
The VET Chain is an interactive tool that sensitises national and international VET stakeholders to the topic of sustainability. Current workshop dates in 2025 can be found on the VET Chain landing page.
Contact Point
GOVET is the point of contact for all those who want to know how vocational training works in Germany and for those who are looking for cooperation opportunities in international vocational training cooperation, whether from Germany or abroad. Our inquiry management team is there for you. You can reach us by phone and e-mail.
Info films @GOVET Youtube channel
GOVET offers numerous films on vocational education and training in Germany and in the context of international vocational education and training cooperation - in up to 14 languages.
Film: About GOVET
The Federal Government has created a central point of contact for questions about German VET and advice on international VET cooperation: GOVET. In the explanatory film, GOVET introduces itself and provides an overview of its tasks and range of services.
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members has the Round Table for international cooperation in vocational education and training.
Testimonials
From around the globe, decision-makers from politics and business, representatives of educational practice and trainees as well as alumni, talk about VET cooperation with German actors.
Presentations on Dual VET in Germany
GOVET offers several presentations on Dual vocational training in Germany, covering topics such as cooperation between stakeholders, the legal framework, VET personnel, costs and benefits and much more. They are available in several languages and are suitable for the guidance context.
Initial and continuing vocational education and training in Germany
The occupational structure in Germany is undergoing constant change. Helpful guidance is now available in the form of an updated GOVET brochure entitled: “Initial and continuing vocational education and training. A summary of vocational training opportunities in Germany”.
Information material on German Vocational Education and Training for people from Ukraine
How does Vocational Education and Training (VET) work in Germany? GOVET creates information material about German VET for the international cooperation in Vocational Education and Training. GOVET's films and further materials can also provide some assistance for refugees from Ukraine.
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16 is the number of countries that GOVET has provided technical support to on behalf of the BMBF.