Data for a sustainable vocational education and training system: New publication released
Invitation to the Book Launch on 10 November, 3:30–4:30 p.m. (CET), at BIBB in Bonn and via Webex
How can data, digital tools and artificial intelligence help to further develop vocational education and training systems in an evidence-based manner? The new publication, ‘Evidence-Based VET Policy Through Data Reporting and Data Science’, brings together experiences and perspectives from 16 countries on this topic. On 10 November 2026, GOVET invites interested participants to the launch of this new specialist publication. Everyone is welcome to attend the event in person in Bonn or online.
Vocational education and training systems around the world face similar challenges: they must identify changes in the labour market at an early stage, assess the demand for skilled workers and adapt training programmes to new requirements. Reliable data and new analytical tools can help to ensure that decisions are well-founded.
Ralf Hermann, Hannelore Kress and Julia Olesen from GOVET initiated and provided guidance through the anthology ‘Evidence-Based VET Policy Through Data Reporting and Data Science’.
32 contributions from 16 countries
In a total of 32 contributions from 16 countries, the authors demonstrate how data in vocational education and training can be collected, processed and used to inform political and institutional decisions. The range of topics spans from ‘Establishing national vocational education and training reporting’ and ‘Monitoring systems and data-driven policy-making’ to ‘The use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence’.
Perspectives from Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Ghana, Israel, Myanmar, Austria, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, Uzbekistan and Vietnam highlight just how varied national circumstances are – and, at the same time, how much potential lies in international exchange regarding data, methods and experiences.
Among other things, the contributions examine how national reporting systems are established, how data is translated into concrete insights for vocational education and training policy, and how digital tools, including AI, are transforming vocational education and training at both the systemic and classroom levels.
Book Launch at BIBB
To mark the publication's release, GOVET cordially invites you to the official book launch. The event will focus on the development of the edited volume, selected national and international contributions, and an opportunity for discussion and exchange on the importance of data in further developing vocational education and training.
Following a welcome address by Prof. Dr. Hubert Ertl and introductory remarks by Lena Schnabel, the editor responsible for the volume, Birgit Thomann, Head of the “International Vocational Education and Training” Division at BIBB, will welcome the guests.
The three editors will then share insights into the book project. Contributors will present selected chapters and discuss different approaches to VET reporting and data-driven policymaking. The presentations will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Join us – in person or online!
The event will take place in the reading room at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) in Bonn. Online participation via Webex is also possible.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m. (CET)
Venue: Reading Room, Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), Bonn
Online participation: Via Webex
Language of the event: English
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Meeting number: 2790 663 0104
Meeting password: D5y6uFVG5qt
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We look forward to celebrating the publication with you and engaging in a discussion about the future of data-driven vocational education and training!