Vocational training is a key area in the Indo-German bilateral collaboration. Germany participated in the recently held 4th Global Skills Summit organise by Federation of Indian chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Labour and Employment.
The event serves as a central platform for international dialogue on the modernization of vocational education and training (VET) in India. The theme of this year’s summit is ‘Vocational Education & Training: Developing Strategic and Implementation Framework’.
In his address at the summit, German Ambassador Thomas Matussek said, “The difficult task of reforming the skill development sector can only be tackled by the joint effort of many players, and the summit provides a great platform to exchange ideas and start initiatives.”
Ambassador Matussek added, “The National Skill Development initiative is a massive operation and Germany in a committed, strategic partner. For instance, the Indo-German Working Group on Vocational Education and Training cooperates closely. We are glad to bring in our long tradition and expertise in skill development to the table.”
At the Skill Summit, Germany’s International Marketing of Vocational Education (iMOVE) is also organized the German participation in two panel sessions-on structuring sector Skill Councils and on key initiatives in Germany.
Earlier in May 2011, Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held the first Indo-German intergovernmental consultations in New Delhi. During her visit, VET featured as a core area of discussion. Germany and India also signed three MoUs in this sector. The first one was signed by German Minister of Education and Research.
The second one was signed between iMOVE and National Skill Development Corporation to cooperate in setting up Sector Skill Councils and training of trainers. And thirdly, a framework agreement was signed between the Rhine-Main chamber of Crafts and Trades and the Indian partner IL&FS (Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services) to build 100 training establishments on the Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor.
iMOVE is an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It promotes international cooperation and supports the initiation of collaborations and business relations in vocational training and continuing education.
The event serves as a central platform for international dialogue on the modernization of vocational education and training (VET) in India. The theme of this year’s summit is ‘Vocational Education & Training: Developing Strategic and Implementation Framework’.
In his address at the summit, German Ambassador Thomas Matussek said, “The difficult task of reforming the skill development sector can only be tackled by the joint effort of many players, and the summit provides a great platform to exchange ideas and start initiatives.”
Ambassador Matussek added, “The National Skill Development initiative is a massive operation and Germany in a committed, strategic partner. For instance, the Indo-German Working Group on Vocational Education and Training cooperates closely. We are glad to bring in our long tradition and expertise in skill development to the table.”
At the Skill Summit, Germany’s International Marketing of Vocational Education (iMOVE) is also organized the German participation in two panel sessions-on structuring sector Skill Councils and on key initiatives in Germany.
Earlier in May 2011, Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held the first Indo-German intergovernmental consultations in New Delhi. During her visit, VET featured as a core area of discussion. Germany and India also signed three MoUs in this sector. The first one was signed by German Minister of Education and Research.
The second one was signed between iMOVE and National Skill Development Corporation to cooperate in setting up Sector Skill Councils and training of trainers. And thirdly, a framework agreement was signed between the Rhine-Main chamber of Crafts and Trades and the Indian partner IL&FS (Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services) to build 100 training establishments on the Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor.
iMOVE is an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It promotes international cooperation and supports the initiation of collaborations and business relations in vocational training and continuing education.
