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
In everyday use, Ausbildung usually refers to the process in which a person learns a profession. Berufsbildung focuses more strongly on the vocational education system, with theoretical instruction and practical work. Ausbildung is appropriate for an individual's educational pathway, while Berufsbildung refers to the school- and company-based system.
Die Berufsbildung verbindet den Unterricht in der Berufsschule mit der praktischen Arbeit im Betrieb.
Vocational education combines instruction at vocational school with practical work at the company.
Lea absolviert ihre Ausbildung teils im Betrieb und teils in der Berufsschule.
Lea is completing her vocational training partly at the company and partly at vocational school.
