Social Dialogue and Its Role in Germany Vocational Education and Training

Abstract

This paper takes Germany as a case study, examining the role and development of social dialogue in Germany's vocational education system. Considering the extensiveness of the German VET system, the central question is how social dialogue can play its role to promote vocational training and development in various sectors. The paper analyzes the role of social dialogue at the national and company level and concludes that social dialogue actively contributes to the development of VET in Germany and ensures the rights of apprentices and employers in terms of legislation, financial, and qualification levels. In addition, the paper also identifies the social dialogues responses to challenges faced by VET in Germany, i.e., facility and operational problems due to the rapid development of digital technology and the integration of vocational education into higher education.