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American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) at Johns Hopkins University

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The American Institute for Contemporary German Studies at Johns Hopkins University produces objective analyses of developments in Germany, Europe, and the US. It creates new transatlantic networks and intensifies dialogue between business, political, and academic communities to manage differences and promote common interests. The document discusses AICGS projects on topics like transportation, energy innovation, and workforce education. It provides details on the German dual system of apprenticeships such as participation rates and financing. Recommendations for adopting elements of the German system in the US are presented.

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About the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) at Johns Hopkins University: ? Produces objective and original analyses of developments and trends in Germany, Europe, and the United States. ? Creates new transatlantic networks among changing generations. ? Intensifies dialogue among the business, political, and academic communities to manage differences and define and promote common interests.
AICGS and NOVA Promoting Energy Innovation and Investment Through Transatlantic Transfer of Community Energy Policies Transportation and Land-Use Planning in Germany and the U.S.: Lessons from the Stuttgart and Washington, DC Regions 2010 2013 2015 Transatlantic Dialogue of the Cities, States, and Communities: Cities and States as Global Actors
Transatlantic Dialogue on Skills and Industry May 23, 2014; Washington, DC AICGS Project on Workforce Education Transatlantic Approaches to Employment, Education, and Training March 13, 2015; Washington, DC
German Dual System (in two slides) complex system of institutionalized relationships and coordination between employers, schools, government, labor unions, and employer associations Number of apprentices: 1.4 million (2012) Apprentices per 1,000 employed: 40 (2012) Unemployment rate: 6.7% (Aug. 2014) Youth unemployment rate: 4.6% (2013)
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Elements of Apprenticeship for the U.S. Results of study trip in October, 2014 to employers, schools and intermediary institutions in France, Germany, Hungary and the United Kingdom 1. Make the Business Case 2. Know Your Intermediaries 3. Incentivize and Promote
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American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) at Johns Hopkins University

  • 1. About the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) at Johns Hopkins University: ? Produces objective and original analyses of developments and trends in Germany, Europe, and the United States. ? Creates new transatlantic networks among changing generations. ? Intensifies dialogue among the business, political, and academic communities to manage differences and define and promote common interests.
  • 2. AICGS and NOVA Promoting Energy Innovation and Investment Through Transatlantic Transfer of Community Energy Policies Transportation and Land-Use Planning in Germany and the U.S.: Lessons from the Stuttgart and Washington, DC Regions 2010 2013 2015 Transatlantic Dialogue of the Cities, States, and Communities: Cities and States as Global Actors
  • 3. Transatlantic Dialogue on Skills and Industry May 23, 2014; Washington, DC AICGS Project on Workforce Education Transatlantic Approaches to Employment, Education, and Training March 13, 2015; Washington, DC
  • 4. German Dual System (in two slides) complex system of institutionalized relationships and coordination between employers, schools, government, labor unions, and employer associations Number of apprentices: 1.4 million (2012) Apprentices per 1,000 employed: 40 (2012) Unemployment rate: 6.7% (Aug. 2014) Youth unemployment rate: 4.6% (2013)
  • 6. Elements of Apprenticeship for the U.S. Results of study trip in October, 2014 to employers, schools and intermediary institutions in France, Germany, Hungary and the United Kingdom 1. Make the Business Case 2. Know Your Intermediaries 3. Incentivize and Promote