Ready, Set, Go! South American Youth Propel into Vocational Training
South American Youth Ready for Training Sessions - South American Youth Gearing Up for Upcoming Training Sessions
Here's a twist on the tale, mate! Let's dive into the exciting journey of forty young souls hailing from South America, as they set foot in Thuringia to undergo vocational training at the one-of-a-kind "German Professional School" (GPS) in Erfurt. The Ministry of Economics has given the green light for this life-changing program.
In the upcoming four months, these impressive enthusiasts will get up to speed on a slew of essential skills. They'll polish their German language prowess, bone up on Thuringia's nitty-gritty details, learn the ropes of the social system, and get well-versed in core political and cultural values prevalent in Deutschland.
The trailblazing school project in Thuringia, christened the "German Professional School," made its debut last year, initially catering to young people with a migration backdrop who were already residing in the region.
Boos-John: Ready to shake things up
Missing from the exotic lands of South America, we've got 17 radiant women and 23 courageous men who are eager to learn a plethora of courses, secure worthwhile internships, and tour various companies. These explorers hail from Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, and Bolivia. Before stepping onto this new adventure, they've already attended a language course in their native lands.
Upon completion of the GPS program, these future stars could secure a spot in the Thuringian training and employment market by August. Despite the economic odds, a multitude of companies are still in hot pursuit of apprentices and skilled workers, according to Economics Minister Colette Boos-John (CDU).
By 2035, Thuringia could face a labor shortage of approximately 170,000 workers. Boos-John foresees the GPS as a valuable asset to help bridge this future demand.
The school's inception took place last year across Eisenach, Mühlhausen, Gotha, and Jena. As per the ministry, the program is still wrangling its way through the pilot phase.
Boos-John: "We're clutching onto the GPS as a promising approach to enticing skilled workers, but we envision bolstering the emphasis on economic relevance and fine-tuning the synergy with existing recruitment and assistance projects in this arena."
Want to unearth more about the GPS in Erfurt or discover other avenues for vocational training for South American youth? It's high time to pick up the phone, dial the school, or scout out local and regional education initiatives in Thuringia. Keep your eyes peeled for exciting opportunities ahead!
- Boos-John announces that 170,000 workers may be needed in Thuringia by 2035, and the German Professional School (GPS) in Erfurt is envisioned as a valuable solution to bridge this potential labor shortage.
- The GPS program, which caters to South American youth, wide-ranging from Mexico to Bolivia, offers vocational training in essential skills, including language, social system, and political values, among others.
- The recent cohort, consisting of 40 students, will partake in online education, learning-and-self-development modules, and on-site company tours to gain practical experience.
- Boos-John proposes increasing the economic relevance and synchronizing the GPS with existing recruitment and assistance projects for long-term benefits in Thuringia's education and vocational training policies.
