Leistungsstark und Chancengerecht – die Herausforderungen beim lebenslangen Lernen

Abstract

Successful vocational training pays off for both society and individuals. In Germany people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds face a lack of fairness and inclusion in vocational training. In times of demographic change and the foresight of a shortage of skilled labourist becomes clear: high performing education and vocational systems combine quality with equity. This article analysis the situation especially for low skilled and presents policy recommendations for more adaptive learning, guidance and validation of informal learning in a strategy of lifelong learning.