Dual vocational training: the German model, which combines theory and practice, is being adapted in many countries
seats on the supervisory board. Furthermore,
secure its skilled labour base. “Make it in Ger-
the “Collective Bargaining Act” guarantees that
many”, a multi-language Internet portal for
within a company different collective wage
international skilled workers, is a major pro-
agreements do not apply for the same work.
ject designed to open up the labour market. It
What is more, as of 1 July 2014 those who can
provides information about career opportuni-
prove that they have paid social security contri-
ties for those interested in coming to Germany
butions for 45 years can retire without any de-
and has current job listings for professions in
ductions at the age of 63.
demand (healthcare, engineering and IT). Furthermore, thanks to the EU Blue Card gradu-
In light of Germany’s demographic change,
ates and skilled workers have easy access to the
one of the country’s most pressing tasks is to
German labour market.