A 5-day study visit was organized in Hamburg by the Hanse Parliament for representatives of vocational schools, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Georgia, and civil society. The goal of the visit was to introduce the participants to the German dual/trial education system, enlighten them with the concept of three-level Centers of Vocational Excellence, and discuss the prospects of implementing this concept in Georgia within the German partnership.

The study visit included intensive meetings, seminars, and consultations with vocational schools, training companies, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Hamburg Institute of Vocational Education and Training. During these sessions, the participants shared valuable information and knowledge to improve vocational education in Georgia.

Representatives from the Education Development and Employment Center (EDEC), Charity Humanitarian Centre Abkhazeti  (CHCA), Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Georgia, Vocational College “New Wave,” and other individuals participated in the study visit.

The visit was implemented within the framework of the project “Master of My House – Professional Qualification” which is being implemented by the Housing Initiative for Eastern Europe (IWO), Education Development and Employment Center (EDEC), the Hanse Parliament and Charity Humanitarian Center Abkhazeti (CHCA) with the financial support of Federal Foreign Office of Germany (AA).