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educational work
Targeted activities and programs that serve to convey knowledge, skills, and values, often outside the formal school and university system.
Die politische Stiftung leistet wichtige Bildungsarbeit zur Stärkung der Demokratie.
The political foundation does important educational work to strengthen democracy.
The word is made up of 'Bildung' (education) and 'Arbeit' (work), connected by an 's'. So it literally describes the work done for people's education.
Museen leisten wertvolle Bildungsarbeit für Kinder und Erwachsene.
Museums do valuable educational work for children and adults.
The most common and most fitting verb combination is 'Bildungsarbeit leisten' (to do/provide educational work). This emphasizes the committed and often nonprofit character of this activity.
Der Verein leistet seit Jahren wichtige Bildungsarbeit in der Region.
The association has been doing important educational work in the region for years.
'Bildungsarbeit' (educational work) is generally used as an uncountable noun in the singular because it describes a concept. You do not speak of 'mehreren Bildungsarbeiten' (several educational works).
Für diese Art von Bildungsarbeit braucht man viel Geduld.
For this kind of educational work, you need a lot of patience.
This word is often found in connection with specific areas such as 'politische Bildungsarbeit' (political educational work), 'kulturelle Bildungsarbeit' (cultural educational work), or 'historische Bildungsarbeit' (historical educational work). The organizations responsible are often foundations, associations, or memorial sites.
Die Gedenkstätte betreibt historische Bildungsarbeit über die Zeit des Nationalsozialismus.
The memorial site carries out historical educational work about the period of National Socialism.
training / education
'Ausbildung' and 'Bildungsarbeit' both have to do with conveying knowledge and skills. 'Ausbildung' usually means a clear learning path for a profession or the knowledge a person gains through it. 'Bildungsarbeit' describes more the activity of organizations, courses, or projects that convey knowledge, skills, or values to people. This can also happen outside school and work. The words can be confused because both organize learning. For a person's professional path, you are more likely to say 'Ausbildung'; for programs, workshops, or social projects, 'Bildungsarbeit' fits better.
Der Verein macht Bildungsarbeit mit Jugendlichen und bietet kostenlose Workshops an.
The association does educational work with young people and offers free workshops.
Herr Becker hat seine Ausbildung abgeschlossen und arbeitet jetzt als Fahrer.
Mr. Becker has completed his vocational training and now works as a driver.