vocational education
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vocational education
The system of training for a specific occupation, which includes both theoretical instruction at a school and practical work in a company. In Germany, this often refers to the dual vocational training system.
Die duale Berufsbildung in Deutschland gilt als vorbildlich für die Qualifizierung von Fachkräften.
Dual vocational education in Germany is considered exemplary for qualifying skilled workers.
The word consists of 'Beruf' (occupation/profession) and 'Bildung' (education). So it literally means 'education for an occupation.' The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two parts of the word.
Eine gute Berufsbildung ist wichtig für die Zukunft.
Good vocational education is important for the future.
The word is very frequently used in the combination 'duale Berufsbildung' (dual vocational education). This refers to the German system that combines practical work in a company with theoretical instruction at a vocational school.
Viele Länder interessieren sich für das System der dualen Berufsbildung.
Many countries are interested in the system of dual vocational education.
'Berufsbildung' (vocational education) is a rather formal term from the fields of education, politics, and the labor market. You often find it in official documents, news reports, and specialist discussions.
Das Ministerium ist für die Reform der Berufsbildung zuständig.
The ministry is responsible for the reform of vocational education.
training / education
'Ausbildung' and 'Berufsbildung' are very close because both have to do with learning for a profession. 'Ausbildung' is often used for a specific person's situation: someone is doing vocational training in a company. 'Berufsbildung' sounds more general and refers more to the whole system or field in which people are professionally qualified. They can be confused because an 'Ausbildung' is part of 'Berufsbildung'. In everyday language, people usually say 'Ausbildung'; in texts about schools, politics, or education systems, 'Berufsbildung' often fits better.
Die Berufsbildung soll jungen Menschen den Einstieg in die Arbeitswelt erleichtern.
Vocational education is intended to make it easier for young people to enter the world of work.
Meine Kollegin hat am Montag ihre Ausbildung im Sicherheitsdienst begonnen.
My colleague started her vocational training in security services on Monday.