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?