1. 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

2. Seite 2 Forget about borders … … And open up your future Promoting transnational mobility in VET German support programme for placement into VET

3. Seite 3 Promoting transnational mobility in VET 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

4. Seite 4 Placement to VET in Germany – Process – Schedule Promoting transnational mobility in VET Selection of applicants and vocational counselling Language course in the country of origin Preparatory language course in Germany Internship Signing of the training contract Start of vocational training Beginning of 2013 March - April May June - July beginning of September August

5. Seite 5 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 Promoting transnational mobility in VET

6. Seite 6 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 Promoting transnational mobility in VET

7. Seite 7 Promoting transnational mobility in VET Controversial aspects of transnational mobility in VET Jeopardizing chances for low 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?

8. Seite 8 Let’s make transnational mobility in VET a Reality … Promoting transnational mobility in VET The door is open ….