Ready, Set, Germany! A New Chapter for Young South Americans
Youthful South Americans gear up for training session - South American youths gearing up for upcoming training sessions
Hey there! Here's some exciting news about a unique opportunity for young people! Forty brave souls from South America are now honing their skills at a special school in Thuringia called the "German Professional School" (GPS), as announced by the Ministry of Economics.
These next four months will see them diving deep into mastering the German language, understanding the ins and outs of Thuringia, learning about the social system, and absorbing key political and cultural values of Germany. This is part of their intense preparation for an apprenticeship in the Free State.
Cool, right? And here's the kicker - this isn't your regular "once upon a time" school project; last year, it started off with young people with a migration background already residing in the Free State.
Time to Shake Things Up: Boos-John's Mission
Now, these 17 spirited women and 23 energetic men from South American countries like Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, and Bolivia, have even more up their sleeves! They'll be attending courses, internships, and company visits. Notably, they've already aced a language course in their home countries.
By August, they could very well be stepping into the Thuringian training and labor market! Despite the economic hiccups, businesses are still in search of eager apprentices and skilled workers, according to Minister of Economics Colette Boos-John (CDU).
By 2035, the Free State could potentially face a workforce shortage of around 170,000 individuals. Boos-John sees the GPS as a potential solution to bridge this gap in the future.
But Wait, There's More!
The GPS was first launched at four locations - Eisenach, Mühlhausen, Gotha, and Jena - last year. The program is still in its pilot phase, according to the ministry.
Boos-John has ambitious plans for the GPS. She sees it as a promising approach to attract skilled workers but wants to refine its focus on the economy and improve coordination with existing recruitment and support projects in the area.
So there you have it! This innovative project is designed to equip our brave South American friends with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their careers in Germany. Whether it's polishing language skills or learning about the local culture, they're in for an unforgettable journey!
- This journey of learning and growth is being facilitated through the Community policy of a vocational training program, known as the German Professional School (GPS), overseen by the Ministry of Economics.
- The students will be honing their skills in fields like manufacturing, industry, finance, retail, entrepreneurship, interior-design, cooking, transportation, leadership, and diversity-and-inclusion.
- Their training will include understanding the lifestyle, outdoor-living, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and dining sectors of the economy.
- The students will also learn about the automotive, small-business, investing, wealth-management, home-and-garden, home-improvement, baking, and business industries.
- Careers in education-and-self-development, housing-market, venture-capital, personal-finance, and real-estate will be explored.
- They will learn about policy-and-legislation, politics, online-education, general-news, and lifelong-learning.
- Their education will involve coursework, internships, and company visits, preparing them for the Thuringian training and labor market.
- Despite economic challenges, businesses in Thuringia are still seeking enthusiastic apprentices and skilled workers.
- By August, the participants could potentially be part of the Thuringian workforce, helping to address the predicted workforce shortage of 170,000 individuals by 2035.
- The GPS, first established at four locations - Eisenach, Mühlhausen, Gotha, and Jena - in 2020, is currently in its pilot phase.
- The ministry envisions the GPS as a stepping stone to attract skilled workers and improve the local economy.
- However, the ministry aims to refine the focus of the GPS on economic relevance and improve coordination with existing recruitment and support projects.
- The GPS is not just about providing education; it's about bridging the gap between cultures, promoting diversity-and-inclusion, and fostering a harmonious and enriched community.
- Mastering the German language is a crucial part of the students' education, helping them to integrate into the local society and participate actively in the community.
- Understanding the social system and key political and cultural values of Germany is essential for the students to thrive in their new environment.
- The GPS program offers students a unique opportunity to learn about data-and-cloud-computing, gardening, sustainable-living, budgeting, technology, healthy-cooking, and other practical skills.
- The students will not only gain technical skills but also develop valuable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- The GPS program is more than a regular educational opportunity; it's a chance for students to embrace a new culture, explore global-cuisines, and experience the banking-and-insurance, financing, and fintech sectors.
- This innovative project is a testament to cooperation between Germany and South American countries, promoting a brighter future for young people.
- The students' participation in the GPS is a testament to their resilience, determination, and initiative, traits that are highly valued in the business world.
- The GPS program is a beacon of hope for many young South Americans, offering them a path to success, security, and stability.
- The students' enthusiasm and dedication to this opportunity will undoubtedly contribute positively to the Thuringian economy and society in the long run.
- This program is a powerful example of the potential benefits of cultural exchange and global cooperation.
- The GPS is a powerful step forward in promoting diversity-and-inclusion, breaking down barriers, and fostering a more compassionate and interconnected world.
- Ultimately, the GPS is a life-changing experience for the students, offering them the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to forge successful careers and make meaningful contributions to their new community.
