TrainingPlus
TrainingPlus is a project of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
The project has three tasks:
- Service function: Expansion of a database on training offers with additional qualifications and dual study programs to promote transparency and information about such offers for all interested parties. Stimulating cooperation between companies and training providers.
- Interface function: Integration of a corresponding database portal into the BIBB offers for vocational training. Answering user inquiries.
- Research function: Scientific analyzes of the database content to develop potential for new qualification approaches and to improve permeability.
history
The TrainingPlus Internet portal has been available since April 2001. Up until the end of September 2007, BildungPlus was a project of the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) and was transferred to the Federal Institute for Vocational Training with effect from October 1, 2007 .
Internet portal
TrainingPlus maintains one of the largest training databases in Germany. It now includes over 44,000 offers for 2,300 additional qualifications and 900 dual study programs. The data collected nationwide by the TrainingPlus project is regularly researched. An annual evaluation and review of the database is intended to ensure that the database content is up to date and to identify new developments in vocational training.
The database includes:
- More than 2,300 different additional qualifications for trainees. These are acquired during or after state-recognized vocational training. Providers are training companies, vocational schools, chambers and other training providers.
- Over 900 dual courses of study at vocational academies, technical colleges, universities, administrative and business academies that combine studies with in-company training or employment.
Users can search the database for free. Publication in the database is also free of charge for providers of training opportunities. The portal is aimed at trainees and young people, training providers and companies, teaching, research and politics as well as the press.
The portal also provides:
- Information, advice and tips on the subject of vocational training and career choice,
- a forum for communication between trainees and young people,
- a teacher's handout for use in career choice classes,
- a newsletter,
- Press releases as well
- Publications and materials for download.