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More than 55% of German workers are trained in a dual-education system known as VET (Vocational Education and Training), which has roots in medieval craft guilds. VET combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training. The VET system currently covers more than
Danish workplaces offer very good working conditions, modern facilities and high-quality technical equipment. Competency development is considered a high priority, and most workplaces regularly offer their employees continuing education. By European standards, Danish labor market agreements create a highly flexible
Spain’s slow and steady economic recovery from the global recession is underway and giving Spanish nationals reason for optimism. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder and president, Goinglobal Inc. Spain’s economic recovery has been strengthening consistently following the global recession. However,
It’s been over a year since the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU), and there is still much uncertainty over what effect this will have on the economy over the next few years. But, despite that uncertainty, the
When visiting Asian countries for business or pleasure, it is important to be aware and observe many of the simple cultural norms of those countries during your travels. This will show locals that you respect their culture, and it will
When deciding where in the world to live, there are certain factors that are important to consider. Expats everywhere are looking for cities that offer a high quality of life, low cost of living, wide variety of good paying job
Securing a job in Costa Rica isn’t easy. The country doesn’t hire many foreign nationals, and its local workforce is well educated and highly skilled. Despite these truths, Costa Rica is a favorite among expats who enjoy the Latin American
Job growth in China is hampered by skills shortages, but the world’s largest economy is dealing with this by luring more foreign nationals and foreign-educated Chinese to the country. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder, and president, Goinglobal, Inc. China
Follow @goinglobal We live in a global world, where we can email or Skype with a colleague thousands of miles away as easily as we can walk down the hall and conference with an in-house coworker. In a business environment
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) is expensive. It’s ranked the second most expensive city in the world, according to human resources firm Mercer, global real estate service Savills and the Economist Intelligence Unit. Nonetheless, foreign nationals tend to