Ways through the jungle of competences : pre-application information and advisory provision

Abstract

"People who are trying to obtain recognition of a foreign qualification so that they can work in Germany require a great deal of information about the legal bases of the various possible recognition procedures, and about the German vocational education and training system and labour market. Only then can they work out whether a procedure is worthwhile and where they can apply for an equivalency review. The article points out the challenges faced by individuals on the way to applying successfully for recognition of their occupational qualifications, and what information and advisory provision is available to support them." (Autorenreferat, BIBB-Doku)