Spotlight on Vocational Training
Development of Personal Skills and Organizational Capabilities
Practical and sustainable vocational training is crucial for entrepreneurial and economic success, emphasizing the importance of learning from diverse experiences. This book significantly contributes to the field, earning high praise from experts. Dr. Christian Abegglen highlights its value, recommending it for its insights. In the context of the second machine age, Prof. Dr. Antoinette Weibel stresses the need for experiential learning and tacit knowledge in education, pointing out that the "dual system" practiced in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria is vital for addressing job losses due to automation. The book offers valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within vocational training. Jun.-Prof. Dr. Melanie Arntz calls it one of the most comprehensive resources available, essential for anyone looking to enhance vocational training to aid young people's transition from school to work. Prof. Dr. Stephan Fischer emphasizes the dual vocational training system as a successful German model, blending practical and theoretical learning. He encourages professionals in other countries to adopt this approach, wishing success for both the book and its readers in implementing the dual vocational training system.
