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1.2.Advantages of a training company in Dual VET

Dual education is profitable for enterprises; the following arguments are in favour:

a) Dual education is a success story
The dual vocational training system was firstly implemented in countries such as Germany and Austria.
Interestingly enough, these countries claim the lowest youth unemployment rate today in Europe. For
example in Germany more than half a million companies train regularly after the principle of the dual
training system. This shows not only sociopolitical responsibility, but also that enterprises estimate the profit
of the dual education higher than the costs.

b) Use the productivity of the trainees
Trainees become more productive and “learning on the job” becomes more important. Companies can use
the talents of trainees already during the training. In many cases the cost of a trainee is compensated by
the revenues that he / she brings to the company.

c) Guarantee access to qualified employees
Nowadays the recruiting of skilled workers is a difficult process. Nevertheless, it is important to highlight
that companies involved in dual training processes prepare young professionals only for their duties with
moderate costs to the enterprise.

d) Reduced costs for integration of external skilled workers
It is expensive and costly to search, to familiarize and to upskill workers. Companies that resort to
apprenticeship systems save many of these costs, because the recruitment of apprentices is clearly
favorable.

e) Less miscasting
During the training period which lasts depending on the occupation for example in Germany 2 to 3.5 years
and in Austria 2 to 4 years enterprises exactly get to know the trainee. This is time enough to check
motivation and suitability. Expensive false miscasting is clearly rare as to take external employees.

f) Cost advantages by higher employee’s connection
Good care during the training generates identification with the company. The profit for the enterprise is a
lower fluctuation.

g) Improved image
Enterprises engaged in dual vocational training enjoy a positive image in the society and it´s a part of
Corporate Social Responsibility. The chance to be successful within the competition for the young talents is
increasing. This image component becomes especially important when the number of the suitable
applicants decreases for example due to demographic changes.

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