Experience with Dual Vocational Training Die Unternehmer-Mitmachorganisation The Nigerian Flavour IHK Gießen-Friedberg, Giessen-Friedberg CCI 7th German Nigeria Business Forum, Lagos Nigeria Industrie- und Handelskammer Gießen-Friedberg Die Unternehmer-Mitmachorganisation June 2018 Page 1
Vocational Training Partnership Programme Dual Vocational Training and Education in Germany German-Nigerian Dual Vocational Training Partnership Sustainability and Ownership Prospects June 2018 Page 2
The Vocational Education and Training Partnership Programme (BBP) The Vocational Training Partnership Programme (BBP) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has been implemented by the non-profit agency sequa. The German project partner is in charge of the project management. Partnership projects are characterised by: - mobilising know-how of the German partner for development - promoting the cooperation of civil society actors - building on private sector initiatives June 2018 Page 3
Main areas of cooperation Improving the organisational structure of vocational training institutions Improvement of training content and methods Introduction of practice-oriented pilot training in new professional fields Advising partner institutions on the development of qualification and auditing standards June 2018 Page 4
Dual Training in Germany Training is mainly provided in the company supported by teaching in parttime vocational school (Berufsschule) Company 3-4 days per week on the basis of training regulations within the framework of a training contract Vocational school 1-2 days per week on average on the basis of a framework curriculum general & vocational knowledge is taught within the framework of compulsory education June 2018 Page 5
Giessen-Friedberg CCI Core Competences: Vocational Training and Education 7,000 trainees registered (Current status 2018) Examinations 154 training professions Professional training Certificates Training of Trainers June 2018 Page 6
German-Nigerian Dual Vocational Partnership Objective Chambers and associations at selected locations in Nigeria have introduced dual training courses adapted to Nigerian conditions in selected occupations, stimulating their dissemination and contributing to better framework conditions. June 2018 Page 7
Nigerian Partner Organisations Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Nigerian German Business Association (NGBA) Ogun Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) June 2018 Page 8
Strong cooperation with AHK We are family The first Idea for the DVT-Partnership came from Delegation of German Industry and Commerce (AHK). The Head of Delegation and his team strongly supported the project from the beginning. The project leveraged on the strong network of the AHK The AHK hosts the project office in Lagos from where the Project Coordinator operates. June 2018 Page 9
Focus and intended impact Focus on improving vocational education quality within Nigerian enterprises by a smart combination of theory and practice Contribution to employability among the Nigerian youth and hence poverty reduction Contribution to transfer of technical know-how Improvement of quality and services of companies involved June 2018 Page 10
Participants in Pilot-Professions 50,800 Training Days 290 Trainees / 310 Trainer 125 Cooperating Companies Industrial Electronics Industrial Mechanics Technical Facility Management Office Administration June 2018 Page 11
Sustainability and Ownership Acknowledgement of the four Curricula, NBTE-workshop Handbook on Dual Vocational Training established Enhanced training through established training centers by partner institutions (Abeokuta, Abuja and Lagos) Strengthening public-private dialogue - Permanent Working Group (PWG) Public-Relations Strategy to promote Dual Vocational Training Improvement of framework conditions for an effective implementation June 2018 Page 12
Prospects Further development of Dual Vocational Training under the responsibility of Nigerian partners Giessen-Friedberg CCI is ready to support the further development of Dual Vocational Training with its know-how Development of a vocational training center with the participation of Nigerian and international companies June 2018 Page 13
Thank you for your attention, Giessen-Friedberg CCI E-Mail: malzacher@giessen-friedberg.ihk.de DVT Office Contact in Nigeria Engr. Kehinde Stephen Awoyele E-Mail: awoyele@lagos-ahk.de +234 800 3360 8535 DVT Office Contact in Germany Dr. Juergen Mathias E-Mail: mathias@giessen-friedberg.ihk.de +49 641 7954 3530 June 2018 Page 14