International cooperation in VET: Testimonials

10 Years of GOVET

On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, GOVET talks to decision-makers from politics and business, representatives of educational practice and trainees as well as alumni about VET cooperation with German actors.

Testimonial from Costa Rica: Juan Alfaro López

Juan Alfaro López is the Executive President of the Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (INA) in Costa Rica. The INA cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Juan Alfaro López states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Ghana: Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah

Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah is the Director General of the Comission for TVET in Ghana. CTVET cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from South Africa: Aruna Singh

Aruna Singh is Director of Lecturer and Curricula Development at the DHET in South Africa. The DHET cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview Aruna Singh states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Costa Rica: Pedro Pineda Murillo

Pedro Pineda Murillo is a Representativ of the Solidarity Movement at the TVET Advisory and Promotion Commission. The commission cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Pedro Pineda Murillo states what motivates the commission to cooperate with German partners.

Testimonial from Mozambique: Nilza Helena de Almeida Tempe

Nilza Helena de Almeida Tempe is the Deputy Director of the Matola Institute of Industry and Commerce (IICM) in Mozambique. The IICM cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Nilza Helena de Almeida Tempe states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Ghana: Dr. Wisdom Edzesi Mawuli

Dr. Wisdom Edzesi Mawuli is a Research Scientist at the University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies (UCAES), in Ghana. UCAES cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Dr. Wisdom Edzesi Mawuli states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Georgia: Ana Sabakhtarashvili

Ana Sabakhtarashvili is the General Director of the Infrastructure Construction Companies Association (ICCA) in Georgia. ICCA cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Ana Sabakhtarashvili states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Greece: Athanasios Tsagkatakis

Athanasios Tsagkatakis is the Head of Department in the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs-General Secretariat for VET, LLL & Youth in Greece. The Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Athanasios Tsagkatakis states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Zambia: Blessings Augustus Soko

Blessings Augustus Soko is a Trainee at the Fountain Gate Crafts & Trade School in Zambia. The Fountain Gate Crafts & Trade School cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Blessings Augustus Soko states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Montenegro: KfW

The HEC Faculty for International Management in Tourism and Hotel Industry in Montenegro cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, HEC's Principal Director Anita Mitrovic Milic and student Milica Mitrovic state what they appreciate about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from the USA: Pamela Fuertes Berti

Pamela Fuertes Berti is the Dean of the Miguel B. Fernandez Family School of Global Business, Trade & Transportation at Miami Dade College in the USA. The Miguel B. Fernandez Family School of Global Business, Trade & Transportation cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Pamela Fuertes Berti states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Italy: Klaus Dorwarth

Klaus Dorwarth is the Commissioner for Educational Cooperation German at the Goethe-Institut in Rome, Italy. The Goethe-Institut Rome cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Klaus Dorwarth talks about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Nigeria: Wasiu Babatunde Olaleye

Wasiu Babatunde Olaleye is the president of the Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) in Nigeria. The OGUNCCIMA cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Wasiu Babatunde Olaleye states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Germany about the cooperation with Greece: Silke Steinberg

Silke Steinberg is the Managing Director of FIAP e.V. in Germany. The non-profit research institute cooperates with Greece in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Silke Steinberg states what she appreciates about the cooperation.

Testimonial from Mozambique: Rute Francisco Zimba

Rute Francisco Zimba is a Trainer and Workshop Manager at the Matola Institute of Industry and Commerce (IICM) in Mozambique. The IICM cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Rute Francisco Zimba states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Georgia: Tamar Khitiashvili

Tamar Khitiashvili is the General Director of the Skills Agency Georgia. The Skills Agency cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Tamar Khitiashvili states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Ghana: Samuel Thompson

Samuel Thompson is the Policy and Planning Coordinator of the Comission for TVET in Ghana. CTVET cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Samuel Thompson states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from South Africa: Sello Setusha

Sello Setusha is Director of Development and Support at the DHET in South Africa.The DHET cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview Sello Setusha states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from North Macedonia: Dragan Jakimoski

Dragan Jakimoski is the Personnel Development and Learning Manager at Draexlmaier Manufacturing in Macedonia. Draexlmaier Manufacturing cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Dragan Jakimoski states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Georgia: Davit Putkaradze

Davit Putkaradze is a student in the Dual program ,,Hotel Specialist" at College New Wave in Georgia. The college cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Davit Putkaradze states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Ghana: Maxwell Dorgbefu Jnr.

Maxwell Dorgbefu Jnr. is a lecturer at Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) in Ghana. AAMUSTED cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Maxwell Dorgbefu Jnr. states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Costa Rica: José Salas Carrillo

José Salas Carrillo is the Human Talent Advisor of the Chamber of Industries in Costa Rica. The Chamber of Industries cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, José Salas Carrillo states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from South Africa: Marianna Dipiloane Phutsisi

Marianna Dipiloane Phutsisi is the principal of Motheo TVET College in South Africa. Motheo TVET College cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Marianna Dipiloane Phutsisi states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Greece: Olga Kafetzopoulou

Olga Kafetzopoulou is Director Planning & Developmemt of VET & LLL at the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs in Greece. In the video interview she states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Ghana: Mariama Mahama

Mariama Mahama Principal is Principal at Dabokpa Technical Institute in Ghana. The insitute cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, she states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Tanzania - Zanzibar: Bakari Ali Silima

Bakari Ali Silima is the Executive Director of the Vocational Training Authority (VTA) in Tanzania - Zanzibar. The VTA cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Bakari Ali Silima states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Nigeria: Peter Alike

Peter Alike is the Director of Accreditation and Curriculum at the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science. In the video interview, Peter Alike states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonal from Bosnia and Herzegovina: KfW

Technical School Gradiška in Bosnia and Herzegovina cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, the schools principal Vlado Tomić, master trainer Dijana Šobot, student Đorđe Pećanac, mentor Božana Cerovac and company owner Krešimir Bodrožić state what they appreciate about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Chile: Felipe Bastias

Felipe Bastias is the Commercial Manager of Ultramar in Chile. Ultramar cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Felipe Bastias states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from the Philippines: Sister Aurora Roble

Sister Aurora Roble is a Salesian Sister of Don Bosco in the Philippines. The Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco cooperate with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Sister Aurora Roble states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from South Africa: Dr Presha Ramsarup

Dr Presha Ramsarup is Director at the Centre for Researching Education and Labour at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. In the video interview she states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Zambia: Marius Heyl

Marius Heyl works as an International Expert for the Chamber of Skilled Crafts Frankfurt-Rhein-Main at the Fountain Gate Crafts & Trade School in Zambia. The Chamber of Skilled Crafts Frankfurt-Rhein-Main cooperates with various international partners in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Marius Heyl states what he appreciates about the cooperation project in Zambia.

Testimonial from Kosovo: Kreshnik Shehu

Kreshnik Shehu is Managing Partner of Shehu Academy in Kosovo. Shehu Academy cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Kreshnik Shehu states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Mozambique: Telma Valoi

Telma Valoi is a Trainer at the Institute of Industry and Informatics Armando Emílio Guebuza (ICAEG) in Mozambique. The ICAEG cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Telma Valoi states what she appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Albania: Nick Frydas

Nick Frydas is the Vice Rector of University Metropolitan of Tirana in Albania. The university cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Nick Frydas states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Brazil: Edmar Luís Ianella

Edmar Luís Ianella is a Trainer at Robert Bosch in Campinas in São Paulo. Robert Bosch cooperates with the German-Brazilian Chamber of Industry and Commerce. In the video interview, Edmar Luís Ianella states what he appreciates about the dual system and the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Serbia: KfW

The Mechanical School Panćevo in Serbia cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, the school's principal Nenad Dojčinović, HR Business Partner Mirela Sanković, and comany director Milan Grujić state what they appreciate about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Vietnam: Brother Bui Van Luan

Brother Bui Van Luan is the Principal of Don Bosco Tan Tien Vocational School in Vietnam. The Tan Tien Vocational School cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Brother Bui Van Luan states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from Zambia: Gelson Maluma

Gelson Maluma is the Head of the Fountain Gate Crafts & Trade School in Zambia. Fountain Gate Crafts & Trade School cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Gelson Maluma states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.

Testimonial from North Macedonia: Dushko Lazov

Dushko Lazov is the Principal Director of Mechanical School Kavadarci in North Macedonia. The Mechanical School Kavadarci cooperates with Germany in the field of vocational education and training. In the video interview, Dushko Lazov states what he appreciates about the cooperation with German partners.