Saturday, October 11, 2025
NSN
NTTF_mini_web_banner
SGSU-banner-1
Didac India & Skills Combined NSN Banner-01
  • Home
  • Conversations
    • Industry Conversations
    • All Conversations
  • Perspectives
    • Education
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Government Initiatives
    • Industry
    • Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
    • NEP 2020
    • Skill Training
  • News
    • Latest Updates
    • News Archives
    • CSR and ESG in Skill Education
    • Skill Development e-Magazine
    • NSN PDF Newsletter Archives
  • Videos
    • Explainers
    • Panel Discussions
    • Student Stories
    • Video Conversations
  • Resources
    • Apprenticeship
    • e-Books
    • Resources
    • Success Stories
  • Events
    • Workshops
  • About us
    • Our Team
    • Our Clients
    • Our Services
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
NSN
  • Home
  • Industry Conversations
  • Perspectives
    • Education
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Government Initiatives
    • Industry
    • Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
    • NEP 2020
    • Skill Training
  • News
    • Latest Updates
    • News Archives
    • Skill Development e-Magazine
    • NSN PDF Newsletter Archives
  • Resources
    • Apprenticeship
    • E-books
    • Resources
    • Success Stories
  • Events
    • Workshops
  • About us
    • Our Team
    • Our Clients
    • Our Services
    • Privacy Policy
NSN
No Result
View All Result
Home Perspectives Government

India and Germany strengthen partnerships to boost Vocational Education and Training

Team NSN by Team NSN
December 8, 2022
Reading Time: 4 mins read
A A
0

The 12th meeting of the Indo-German joint working group was organized on December 7, 2022, in New Delhi to boost Vocational Education and Training (VET). The purpose of this meeting was to promote economic growth by equipping youth with the required skills and giving them access to relevant opportunities (VET).

The meeting’s discussions focused on institutionalising a uniform VET process to meet skill requirements in priority sectors according to German standards. A skill mapping exercise will be carried out to analyse skill gaps, and bridge courses and upskilling programs will be designed to teach Indian workers.

The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. KK Dwivedi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and Mr. Alexander Hochradel, Senior Policy Officer of Division 222: ERASMUS; International Cooperation in Vocational Training, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

The two partner countries addressed creating a framework for employer connections and learning how trained and certified workers may contribute to economic development during the discussion. Mutual accreditation of training providers in both countries will also be undertaken through G2G, G2B, and B2B collaborations with relevant institutions that have worldwide standards for training, evaluation, and certification.

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) discussed the aggregation of demand requirements and employer mandates to NSDCI, including job descriptions, eligibility criteria, foreign language training, and curriculum details. BMBF and BMZ may also give technical assistance for Training of Trainers (ToT), Trainers of Assessors (ToA), foreign language training, and the development of industry-relevant content and curriculum.

Shri Dr. KK Dwivedi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, stated, “Because of the strength of our bilateral relations, Germany is one of India’s most significant partners in Europe. And the discussions held at this meeting will further strengthen the relationship between the two countries and ensure that we propel the economy by providing the necessary support and talent through vocational education and training. There is great potential for workforce mobility from India to Germany. The fact that almost one-third of Germany’s Blue Card recipients in 2021 will hail from India is a testimony to the vast complementarities that exist between the requirements for skills and talents in Germany and the vast reservoir of young, educated, and skilled people in India, who can contribute positively to India´s multi-dimensional cooperation with Germany.”

India and Germany strengthen partnerships

He further added, “Apprenticeship being one of the most sustainable models of skill development, India offers virtual and physical exchange programs in academic and vocational domains focused on apprenticeship training where students will be able to earn while working on on-the-job projects in both countries.”

To know more about the German Dual VET system and initiatives from German Office for International Cooperation in Vocational Education and Training (GOVET), please visit – https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/govet-germany/

Alexander Hochradel, Senior Policy Officer of Division 222: ERASMUS; International Cooperation in Vocational Training, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), said, “India has the added advantage of having a large pool of young talent that can fill the demand for skilled workforce in our country for a variety of trades. Undoubtedly, VET has taken on a crucial role in today’s dynamic ecosystem, which has undergone significant changes since the pandemic. Skilled labour is the only way to meet these changes in today’s world of work. Under the current system of the recently announced German Immigration Act, recognition of the equivalence of professional qualifications is crucial for bringing in synergies between the two countries. It is also envisioned to conduct a mapping exercise of skill gaps in key sectors in Germany, based on which an action plan for bridging courses for skill training of the Indian workforce for mobility to Germany can be developed.”

Previously, India and Germany partnered on projects such as Indo-German Vocational Education Training, SINADE, IGnITE (Indo-German Initiative for Technical Education), QualIndia, and iMOVE to increase Indians’ overseas mobility. As a result, progress toward a standard mechanism for skill gap mapping and a global skill harmonisation framework is critical to improving migrants’ wages and remittance transfers.

A complementary project on strengthening bottom-up corporate models of dual VET in industrial clusters in Northern India has been funded by the BMBF. The project’s goal is to create a business model for dual vocational training that can later be used in other clusters.

A recent study by the NSDCI analysed the workforce demand in 16 destination countries (2022–2027). 

Also read: Dharmendra Pradhan meets with counterparts for a series of bilateral meetings to further their cooperation in the areas of education and skilling https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/dharmendra-pradhan-meets-with-counterparts-for-a-series-of-bilateral-meetings-to-further-their-cooperation-in-the-areas-of-education-and-skilling/

In the future, Germany’s greatest difficulty is likely to be finding enough trained workers, which emphasises the importance of global skill mapping to take advantage of new trends in many industries. Manufacturing, healthcare, wholesale and retail, information technology and research technology, and construction will all have a high demand for a skilled workforce.

RelatedPosts

National Qualifications Register (NQR) – A unified platform for skill-based qualifications

PMKVY 4.0 explained! All you need to know about India’s flagship skill scheme

National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) – An Overview

Tags: 12th meeting of the Indo-German joint working groupindustry-relevant content and curriculumskill mapping exerciseTrainers of Assessors (ToA)Training of Trainers (ToT)Vocational Education and Training VET
WhatsApp Join our WhatsApp channel for more updates:
WhatsApp Join Now!
YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more updates:
YouTube Subscribe Now!
Previous Post

NSN weekly newsbytes on skills, education and training- 06122022

Next Post

Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be held in 197 districts across India

Team NSN

Team NSN

Next Post

Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be held in 197 districts across India

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

No Result
View All Result
samplead3 samplead1

Subscribe to our e-Magazine

Trending Topics

skilling in India (131) National Skill Development Corporation - NSDC (127) skill development news India (124) skill development (114) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship MSDE (101) vocational education (93) Apprenticeships (86) skill development news (79) skill development programs (70) Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF) (68)

Follow us

  • The shift from Generative AI to Agentic AI is here!  While Generative AI creates based on prompts, Agentic AI goes a step further - it plans, decides, and acts to achieve goals autonomously.  We’re moving from prompt-based assistance to purpose-driven autonomy.  To thrive in this new era, professionals need more than AI literacy. They need skills in workflow design, problem-solving, and human–AI collaboration.  Swipe 👉 to explore:
✨ How Agentic AI is reshaping workflows and learning
✨ How it’s redefining the future of work
✨ The key skills to thrive in the Agentic era  #AI #AgenticAI #GenerativeAI #SkillDevelopment #DigitalSkills #LearningAndInnovation
  • Telangana unveils 65 Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs) with hands-on training, ₹2,000 scholarships, RTC apprenticeships, and pathways to global careers. Watch the video to know more!  #skilldevelopment​ #telangana​ #advancedtechnologycentres​ #futurereadyskills​ #techskills2025​
  • Team NSN wishes you all a Happy and Prosperous Dussehra!  #dussehra #dasara #durgapuja #ashtami
  • Across India, states are stepping up with new skill development policies, global collaborations, certification drives, and future-focused programs.  From integrating vocational education and digital technologies to preparing youth for opportunities in AI, sustainability, and overseas jobs, these initiatives are shaping a future-ready workforce.  Such efforts reflect how state governments are aligning with national priorities and global trends to make skilling more inclusive, industry-driven, and impactful.  Stay updated with this week’s roundup of state initiatives in skill development!  Click here to read more: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/weekly-newsbytes-from-nsn-on-skill-development-and-education-30th-september-2025/  Want your state’s skill development story featured? Reach out to us at NSN!
  • Parents dream of doctors, engineers, and CEOs. But what about skills that make students employable and future-ready?  👉 Skill-based and vocational subjects shouldn’t just be for government schools – they must be part of every school, even the elite ones.
👉 It builds inclusivity, equity, and real-world readiness.
👉 It gives all students innovative career exposure beyond textbooks.  But here’s the real question: Are parents ready to embrace this change? 💡  #gobeyond #skills #education #appliedlearning #parents #employability #futureofwork
  • Vocational careers aren’t a backup plan, they’re a smart plan. 🚀  Skill-based paths build innovators, creators, and leaders for the ambitious, not the academically weak!  #vocationalcourses #vocationalcareers #SkillDevelopment #skilltraining
  • CSIR-CMERI Apprentice Induction 2025–26: Opportunities for Engineering and Commerce Graduates  CSIR-CMERI has announced 37 apprentice positions for 2025–26 under the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) through NATS.  The program offers hands-on training across Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, IT, Chemical, and Commerce disciplines, with stipends up to ₹9,000 per month.  This is a valuable opportunity for fresh graduates to gain practical experience in advanced R&D environments.  For detailed application, visit the link in the bio!  #SkillDevelopment #apprenticeship #training #technicaltraining
  • Do women really have fewer career opportunities in manufacturing and emerging technologies? 👩‍🔧  Here
  • Apprenticeship reforms 2025: Stipend hike and more!  New amendments bring higher stipends, degree-linked apprenticeships, virtual options, and inclusive opportunities, making apprenticeships more attractive and future-ready.  #apprenticeship #stipend #skilldevelopment

About us

National Skills Network (NSN) captures and shares the positive impact of various training, skill development and vocational education initiatives in India.

To know more about Our Team: Click here

Address

NSN Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
CIN: U74999TG2020PTC147299
MSME: UDYAM-TS-09-0086473
Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500032

Email us: contact@nationalskillsnetwork.com

Important Links

  • Conversations
  • Perspectives
  • News
  • Skill Development e-Magazine
  • Resources
  • Our Team
  • Our Clients
  • Partner with us
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Content Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

© National Skills Network Content licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0. Commercial use requires permission.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Conversations
    • Industry Conversations
    • All Conversations
  • Perspectives
    • Education
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Government Initiatives
    • Industry
    • Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
    • NEP 2020
    • Skill Training
  • News
    • Latest Updates
    • News Archives
    • CSR and ESG in Skill Education
    • Skill Development e-Magazine
    • NSN PDF Newsletter Archives
  • Videos
    • Explainers
    • Panel Discussions
    • Student Stories
    • Video Conversations
  • Resources
    • Apprenticeship
    • e-Books
    • Resources
    • Success Stories
  • Events
    • Workshops
  • About us
    • Our Team
    • Our Clients
    • Our Services
    • Privacy Policy

© National Skills Network Content licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0. Commercial use requires permission.