Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education
Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education
We are the only educational institution in Latvia that helps its graduates find a job in Germany. The Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education participates in the German state program "Integration through Qualification", which is aimed at attracting qualified specialists from abroad.
Description
The Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education (is a collaborative initiative between Latvia and Germany aimed at enhancing vocational education and training (VET) in Latvia. Established in cooperation with the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the center aims to strengthen ties between the two countries and promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices in vocational education.
Here are some key details about the Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education:
Mission: The center's mission is to improve the quality and relevance of vocational education in Latvia by incorporating German expertise, methodologies, and standards. It seeks to provide students with practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and professional competencies that are aligned with the needs of the labor market.
Partnerships: The center collaborates with various stakeholders, including educational institutions, government agencies, industry partners, and vocational training providers in both Latvia and Germany. These partnerships facilitate the exchange of students, teachers, and experts, as well as the development of joint projects and initiatives.
Curriculum Development: The center contributes to the development of vocational education curricula and training programs that meet international standards and reflect the latest industry trends and technological advancements. It offers specialized courses and workshops in fields such as engineering, manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, and hospitality.
Teacher Training and Professional Development: The center provides training and professional development opportunities for vocational education teachers, instructors, and trainers. These programs focus on enhancing teaching methodologies, technical skills, and pedagogical competencies, as well as promoting international cooperation and networking.
Student Exchange Programs: The center facilitates student exchange programs, internships, and study visits between Latvia and Germany. These opportunities allow students to gain international experience, broaden their horizons, and develop intercultural competence while acquiring practical skills and industry-specific knowledge.
Industry Partnerships and Work-Based Learning: The center works closely with industry partners to offer work-based learning opportunities, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training programs. These partnerships help bridge the gap between education and employment, providing students with real-world experience and career pathways in their chosen fields.
Quality Assurance and Accreditation: The center ensures quality assurance and accreditation of vocational education programs and training providers through rigorous assessment, evaluation, and monitoring mechanisms. It maintains high standards of excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
Courses
Computer Systems Technician
Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education
Latvia, LATVIA
Attribute
High school / secondary education (or higher)
Secondary or vocational education is required for training.
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.
Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
English
Application fee €200
Career opportunities
After completing the training and successfully passing the exam, a qualification certificate of the obtained professional qualification is issued.
The obtained qualification allows our graduates to immediately work in Latvia.
If our graduate wants to work in Germany, you need to pass an exam at the Goethe Institute in Riga and get a certificate of knowledge of the German language at the B1 level.
We are the only educational institution in Latvia that helps its graduates find a job in Germany. The Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education participates in the German state program “Integration through Qualification”, which is aimed at attracting qualified specialists from abroad.
The place of practice and work in Germany is provided by partners:
national support program “Integration through Qualifications” (IQ) – provides support to people who have or are studying abroad who want to work in Germany in the future;
IT Vista Personalberatung GmbH;
Cluster IT Mitteldeutschland e.V.
After completing your internship, you can stay at the enterprise or get a job at another enterprise. After all, now you will be a specialist who 100% meets the requirements of Germany.
A student who has completed our training in the profession “Computer Systems Technician” or “Electrotechnician” and has worked for 1 year in Germany can continue his studies with our partner “GBS-Fachschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (Leipzig).”
GBS Fachschule für Technik und Wirtschaft gGmbH is the first private vocational school in Saxony (city of Leipzig).
Duration of training:
- full-time: 24 months (4 semesters), 36 academic hours per week;
- parallel work: 48 months (8 semesters), 16 academic hours per week;
At the end of his studies, our graduate receives a State-Certified Engineer, which corresponds to the 6th qualification level (bachelor).
Electrical Engineer
Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education
Latvia, LATVIA
Attribute
High school / secondary education (or higher)
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.
Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
English
Application fee €200
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
We are the only educational institution in Latvia that helps its graduates find a job in Germany. The Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education participates in the German state program “Integration through Qualification”, which is aimed at attracting qualified specialists from abroad.
If our graduate wants to work in Germany, you need to pass an exam at the Goethe Institute in Riga and get a certificate of knowledge of the German language at the B1 level.
The place of practice and work in Germany is provided by partners:
nationwide support program “Integration through Qualifications” (IQ) – provides support to people who have or are studying abroad who want to work in Germany in the future.
Electronics Technician
Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education
Latvia, LATVIA
Attribute
High school / secondary education (or higher)
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.
Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
English
Application fee €200
Career opportunities
After completing the training and successfully passing the exam, a qualification certificate of the obtained professional qualification is issued. The obtained qualification allows our graduates to immediately work in Latvia.
Programming technician
Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education
Latvia, LATVIA
Attribute
High school / secondary education (or higher)
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.
Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
English
Application fee €200
Career opportunities
At the end of the program, students undergo a qualification practice (1.5 months), where they learn to apply the knowledge gained during their studies in a real enterprise specializing in a particular field of activity. This is an opportunity not only to develop your skills but also to establish yourself to a potential employer as a good specialist and stay at a permanent job.
After successful practice, students take a qualification exam.
Upon successful completion of the qualification exam, a professional qualification of the 3rd level is assigned and a qualification certificate “Programming Technician” is issued.
The obtained qualification allows our graduates to immediately work in Latvia.
We are the only educational institution in Latvia that helps its graduates find a job in Germany. The Latvian-German Center for Vocational Education participates in the German state program “Integration through Qualification”, which is aimed at attracting qualified specialists from abroad.
If our graduate wants to work in Germany, you need to pass an exam at the Goethe Institute in Riga and get a certificate of knowledge of the German language at the B1 level.
The place of practice and work in Germany is provided by partners:
national support program “Integration through Qualifications” (IQ) – provides support to people who have or are studying abroad who want to work in Germany in the future;
Cluster IT Mitteldeutschland e.V.
IT Vista Personalberat ung GmbH
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