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Apply now: 10th German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Competition for German Schools Abroad

The 10th German Chamber of Commerce and Industry competition for German schools abroad for 2026|2027 is kicking off. The application deadline is October 31, 2026. The award ceremony and closing event will be held in May 2027 in Berlin.

Press release Skilled Workforce and Education

DIHK Position Paper: Making Vocational Education a Priority Now

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) calls for placing greater emphasis on vocational education and training as a top economic policy priority. In a recent position paper, it presents specific proposals on how to secure skilled workers, improve transitions into apprenticeships...

07.07.2026

Drei Frauen auf dem Podium bei der Multiplikatorenveranstaltung 2026 des Netzwerks Erfolgsfaktor Familie

Press release Skilled Workforce and Education

Family Friendliness as a Success Factor – Especially in Challenging Times

How can the compatibility of work and family contribute to economic strength, even in challenging times? This question was at the centre of the networking event of the "Success Factor Family" network on 30 June 2026.

30.06.2026

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Skills Shortage: Business Turns to Modular Qualifications as a Key Tool

Joint efforts by businesses, trade unions, and policymakers aim to accelerate and solidify upskilling initiatives – Network event in Berlin

18.06.2026

Position statement Skilled Workforce and Education

Care reform burdens factor labour – DIHK demands structural course correction

The draft law for the reorganisation of long-term care insurance contains, from the perspective of the economy, meaningful approaches in digitalisation and prevention. Yet the central weakness remains: The reform is financed via continuously increasing additional labour costs – to the detriment...

10.06.2026

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DIHK survey: Minimum wage increase affects half of all companies

Companies respond with higher prices and staff reductions

02.06.2026

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#TrainingSTART

On 1st June, the annual Summer of Vocational Training and the new Alliance for Training and Education 2026-2029 commence

01.06.2026

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Award Ceremony: IHK Education Prize 2026

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) President Peter Adrian: "Those who train and develop invest in our country's future."

19.05.2026

Press release Skilled Workforce and Education

„Wer Abi hat, muss studieren.” – Sagt wer?

Die Industrie- und Handelskammern (IHKs) und die Agentur thjnk starten ein neues Kampagnenkapitel, das mit Vorurteilen rund um die duale Ausbildung aufräumt. Denn Ausbildung sei nicht zweite Wahl, stellt DIHK-Hauptgeschäftsführerin Helena Melnikov klar. „Heute ist häufig das Gegenteil der Fall.

12.05.2026

Ausbilderinnen erläutern junger Frau eine Maschine

Skilled Workforce and Education

Education Committee

The DIHK Education Committee shapes key topics of vocational training and further education and monitors the education policy framework for securing skilled workers in the economy.

Position paper Skilled Workforce and Education

Practice-Oriented University Education for Tomorrow's Professionals

Increased practical orientation of university education, a stronger interdisciplinary and intercultural approach, hybrid educational formats, and much more: Recommendations from businesses for an innovative and efficient university system are outlined in a German Chamber of Commerce and...

Skilled Workforce and Education

National Best Excellence Award 2025

Whether specialist in wastewater technology, microtechnologist or track builder: In 2025, the top graduates of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) professions were honoured nationwide with top grades – at the 20th National Best Honour on December 8 in Berlin.

Interview Skilled Workforce and Education

"Azubis platzen oft vor Stolz"

Swaantje Creusen ist seit Juni 2021 neue Vorsitzende des DIHK-Bildungsausschusses. Junge Menschen brauchen Wertschätzung und eine gute Ausbildungsbetreuung – heute mehr denn je, sagt sie in unserem Interview.