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This book summarises the research results of a collaborative project between researchers in vocational education and training (VET) from Osnabrück University, Germany, and the University of Bergamo, Italy, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The edited collection analyses regional VET systems, focusing on Lombardy (Italy) and Lower Saxony (Germany). The study highlights the importance of regional characteristics in VET research, particularly in apprenticeship systems. The project aimed to provide insights that may be overlooked in traditional national typologies.
About the author
Dr. Paolo Bertuletti is Research Fellow at the Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo.
Johannes Karl Schmees was, during the formation of this edited collection, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Currently, he is Associate Professor (Research) in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the University of Derby.
Fabienne-Agnes Baumann is a Researcher for the Institut für Innovation und Technik (iit) and Consultant at the VDI/VDE-IT in Munich.
Dietmar Frommberger is Professor of Vocational Education at Osnabrück University.
Francesco Magni is Associate Professor at University of Bergamo, where he is Deputy Director of the Centre for Quality Teaching, Educational Innovation, and Learning (CQIIA).
Summary
Comparative studies on vocational education and training (VET) structures employ various theoretical approaches, leading to numerous classifications of national VET systems over time. However, these classifications often oversimplify the complexity of local labour and training ecosystems.
This book summarises the research findings of a joint project between researchers from Osnabrück University, Germany, and the University of Bergamo, Italy, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
The project compared VET structures in European regions, specifically Lower Saxony (Germany) and Lombardy (Italy). In this context, 'region' refers to sub-national geographical divisions coinciding with political-administrative boundaries. The project paid particular attention to the apprenticeship systems in both regions. This regional focus approvided valuable insights into regional specificities of VET structures that may have remained hidden when comparing national systems.
