Within the context of German development cooperation, vocational training is regarded as one stage in the life-long learning process. In general terms, it teaches and maintains the skills people need to find work and to remain in work, it secures a livelihood and serves as the basis for participation in society. Career guidance, careers advice and placement services help to make the transition between vocational training and work as smooth as possible. German development cooperation aims to link what is available in the field of vocational training with active labour market policy tools and the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises.
