Enterprise Vocational Training Receives EUR 12.5 Million Funding
In a bid to bolster vocational training, particularly in the skilled trades, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg has announced an increase in funding for Cross-Business Vocational Training Courses (CBVTCs) in the external state budget 2025/2026.
The funding, allocated through the ministry's "External Vocational Training" programme (UBA), will see a total of 12.5 million euros allocated to support CBVTCs in 2025. This represents an increase of approximately 2.1 million euros compared to five years ago.
The funding is directed towards chambers of skilled crafts, guilds, regional associations of skilled crafts and national associations of skilled crafts and building crafts, as well as chambers of industry and commerce. This support is crucial for these organisations as it allows them to provide additional training to trainees, supplementing on-the-job training and ensuring a high level of increasingly complex vocational training.
Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism, announced the funding for external vocational training courses. She emphasised that the content of the courses is continuously adapted to new job profiles and technical developments, ensuring that trainees are equipped with the most relevant skills.
The funding for external vocational training courses has also seen an increase in flat rates by 5%, resulting in an additional 400,000 euros in funding compared to the previous year. This increase is reflected in the earmarking of an additional 3.2 million euros for external vocational training courses compared to 2021.
The one- or multi-week courses take place in almost 100 external training centres, ensuring a uniform training standard. The ministry provides information about CBVTCs through its press office and citizen's representative, and offers a contact form for inquiries related to CBVTCs.
However, specific details on which organisations receive funding in 2025 from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg for Cross-Business Vocational Training Courses are not publicly available.
Trainees participating in CBVTCs learn specialized content that the respective training company cannot convey, aiding small and medium-sized enterprises in attracting qualified young talent. The support includes subsidies for courses and subsidies for accommodation costs.
The ministry's dedication to CBVTCs is evident in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Baden-Württemberg's website, which has a dedicated page for Cross-Business Vocational Training Courses. The ministry also has an external press office and external contact form available online for further inquiries.
In 2025, the ministry is supporting approximately 9,500 CBVTCs for around 88,300 participants, with a significant portion, around 9,000 CBVTCs with around 84,000 participants, attributed to crafts and the construction industry.
The ministry's commitment to external vocational training is a testament to its dedication to fostering a skilled workforce in Baden-Württemberg. By investing in CBVTCs, the ministry is ensuring that trainees receive the best possible training, benefiting both the trainees and the businesses they will eventually join.
