Strengthen and further improve dual training

The Federal Government as well as economic and social partners should ensure that demand-oriented professions continue to exist and are revised on a regular and quick basis. Entrepreneurship and professional self-employment topics should be embedded in selected training regulations. The IHKs readily offer their expertise in this process. The 'Dual with Choice+' model should be implemented even more consistently in the development and update of professions. This enables flexible and local training by providing cross-professional competencies in the first phase and then focusing on specialization in the second phase.

The dual training system requires regular updates to ensure flexibility and the inclusion of entrepreneurship topics across regulations.

The Federal Government and partners should ensure professions are updated flexibly and regularly.

Entrepreneurship and professional independence should be embedded in selective vocational training setups, with IHK chambers providing consultancy. The model 'Dual with Choice+' prioritizes flexibility by introducing cross-professional skills and specialization phases.

School investments must align with digital transformation in business workflows, involving state-backed frameworks and cross-border teaching improvements.

Europe requires amplified recognition for vocational education, stressing hands-on training under realistic business circumstances with extensive EU-level propagation.