Extending the duration of training in order to provide integrated language support

Experiences from the oikos training scheme in the housekeeping sector

Coverbild: Extending the duration of training in order to provide integrated language support
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Ausgabe/Jahr (Jahrgang) 5/2019 (48)
Seite(n) 53-55
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The shortage of skilled workers in the housekeeping sector has motivated the Social Welfare Organisation of the Protestant Churches in Württemberg to make a targeted attempt to acquire migrants and refugees for the training occupation of housekeeper. A model called “Training plus language”, which forms part of a JOBSTARTERplus project, addresses lack of language knowledge via mechanisms such as expanded teaching provision at vocational school and individual extensions of dual training programmes. This article describes the objectives behind and implementation of the measure.