Promoting transnational mobility in Europe

Making Mobility in VET a Reality

Germany starts a programme to support placement of young people from Europe into

Dual Vocational Training in Germany

Dr. Wolfgang Müller, Director

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Forget about borders …

… And open up your future

German support programme for placement into VET

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Placement to VET in Germany – factors for success

Pre-selection of candidates

Professional orientation

Profiling competences qualifications, skills

Assessment of Language Skills

Information on company based dual training

Information about vacancy and profession

Information about financial support

Allow for continuous language learning

Support for learning workplace and school

Support for every day problems

Assist integration into social life

Accreditation of prior learning

Flexible adaptation Training program

On return: recognition of diplomas / qualifications

Concrete Vacancy is the

starting point of action

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Placement to VET in Germany – Process – Schedule

Selection of applicants and

vocational counselling

Language course in the

country of origin

Preparatory language course in Germany

InternshipSigning of the

training contract

Start of vocational

training

Beginning of 2013 March - April May

June - July beginning of SeptemberAugust

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Activities and Financial Support (1)

Concentration on the typical problem areas in the process chain of placement in vocational training

Young people can apply for financial support for ...

a preparatory language course in the country of origin (2 months)

a flat travel cost allowance for interviews in Germany

a flat travel cost allowance when starting the internship

a flat travel cost allowance when finishing the internship to go home

a flat travel cost allowance when starting the vocational training measure

a flat travel cost allowance in case of aborting the vocational training measure

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Activities and Financial Support (2)

language course in Germany in preparation for the internship

language course accompanying the internship / vocational training.

In case the compensation for internship and vocational training should not be sufficient to secure a livelihood young people can apply for additional financial support

during the internship (3 months) during the vocational training (up to 3 years)

Professional support and coaching measures during vocational training, securing

educational success (private lessons) social integration

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Controversial aspects of transnational mobility in VET

Jeopardizing chances forlow achievers in Germany

Lack of candidates for VET in Germany calls for migration from Europe

“Lost Generation” wants to escape from

unemployment

Brain drain fears in countries with high

unemployment

Is it worth while?Individual decision

Does it make sense for me?

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Let’s make transnational mobility in VET a Reality …

The door is open ….