First Seminar in Brussels, 15th of December 2010 Towards a European Steel Council on Jobs and Skills Identifying the Actors National Overview: Germany Antonius Schröder sfs Technische Universität Dortmund First Seminar in Brussels, 15th of December 2010 Antonius Schröder | Brussels 15.12.2010

Relevant Institutions (Selection) national: German Steel Federation Stahlzentrum Düsseldorf Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training BIBB Bonn Federal Employment Agency BA Nürnberg Innovation Circle Further Education and Training - Innovationskreis Weiterbildung … regional: Chambers of Industry and Commerce Job Information Centres, Employment Agencies - Berufsinformationszentren, ARGEn Public Regional Coordination – e.g. Regionale Bildungsbüros (NRW) 2

Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training BIBB Bonn Centre of excellence for vocational research and progressive development of vocational education and training (VET) founded in 1970, supervised by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, statutory basis Vocational Training Act (Berufsbildungsgesetz) of 23 March 2005 Aimed at identifying future tasks of vocational education and training, promoting innovation in national and international vocational education and training and developing new, practice-oriented solutions for initial and continuing vocational education and training. 3

BIBB – Organisation: Public-Industry-Social Partnership The Board provides a cross section of expertise on all issues relevant to vocational education and training (VET) in Germany, and acts as the statutory advisory organ of the Federal Government. Delegates representing employers (8) and employees (8), the federal states (Länder) (8) and the Federal Government (5 representatives, but 8 votes en bloc) Each group (or "bench") has equal voting parity. One representative each from the Federal Employment Agency, the German local authorities' associations and the BIBB Research Council may also assist in the Board's decision-making in an advisory capacity. 4

Innovation Circle Further Education and Training Founded by the Ministry of Education and Research Experts of Science, Economy and Practical Experience Recommendations for the improvement of Lifelong Learning (2008): Increase of the participation at Lifelong Learning up to 80% of the adult population (25-64 years), for low qualified people from 28% up to 40% Improvement of the educational system (integrating different education and training areas/systems to improve lifelong learning) Acknowledgement of informal learning Structural improvement of access to learning opportunities, information and counselling about education and training Strengthening the regional level. Berichtssystem Weiterbildung / Adult Education Survey - AES (2007) (Beteiligung an organisierter Weiterbildung in Lehrgängen und Kursen allgemeiner und beruflicher Weiterbildung) Das Berichtssystem Weiterbildung (im Rahmen des Europäischen Adult Education Survey) weist zuletzt (2007) eine Weiterbildungsteilnahme von 43% der Bevölkerung (Erwerbstätige und Nichterwerbstätige) insgesamt aus (27% allgemeine Weiterbildung und 26% berufliche Weiterbildung). 5

Institutions of Vocational Education (Quelle: Dr. Elisabeth Krekel, Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung) 6

German’s education System (Overview) Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF): Germany’s Vocational Education at a glance (2003, p.6) 7

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF): Germany’s Vocational Education at a glance (2003, p.25) 8

Education levels in Germany pursuant to ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF): Germany’s Vocational Education at a glance (2003, p.2) 9

Responsibilities in the field of vocational training 10

Different jurisdiction and responsibility on vocational education and training (dual system) Federal Government (company related vocational education and training) Länder (vocational schools: personnel staff, curricula) Municipalities (public infrastructure) http://www.berufsinformation.org/duale-ausbildung-zustaendigkeiten-der-beteiligten-institutionen/ 11

Legal foundation of vocational training in Germany Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF): Germany’s Vocational Education at a glance (2003, p.21) 12

Responsibilities within the dual system Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF): Germany’s Vocational Education at a glance (2003, p. 19) 13

Regional responsibilities of chambers Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF): Germany’s Vocational Education at a glance (2003, p.25) 14

Pathways of Vocational Education (Quelle: Dr. Elisabeth Krekel, Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung) 15

Pathways from School to Work (Quelle: Dr. Elisabeth Krekel, Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung) 16

Continuous / Further Vocational Training 17