www.mihub.eu Page | 11 The voice of the miHUB Team GO2VET Kicks Off in Germany A European Approach to Vocational Guidance and Refugee Integration Panagiota Vetsa, Clinical Psychologist MIC Nicosia The first transnational meeting of the European project GO2VET was successfully held in Germany (01/09/202503/09/2025), bringing together partners from Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Italy, Sweden, and Belgium. The event was hosted by the IHK Institute (Industrie-und Handelskammer), one of Germany’s key institutions in vocational training and industry collaboration. The meeting focused on sharing methods, tools, and national strategies related to vocational guidance for refugees, highlighting how Germany approaches the integration of newcomers into education and employment. At the heart of the discussions was the German dual system of vocational education and the role of IHK in facilitating access to training and the labour market. IHK not only certifies professional training but also provides guidance, connects young people and adults with training companies, and evaluates qualifications obtained abroad making it an essential bridge between education and employment, especially for those with migrant or refugee backgrounds.
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