German Vocational Training System Conference October 13-14 in Berlin, On October 13, the German Vocational Training System Conference with the Participation and Attendance of 40 Officials and Representatives from International Governmental and Private Organizations in Europe and the Arab World. Participants included Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Universities, Training Institutes, Vocational Schools, International Organizations, Companies, Institutions. the Conference  was inaugurated in Berlin by Mr. Youssef Al-Anzan, the CEO of Human Restart. Al-Anzan welcomed the delegation from the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and the presence of the President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), as well as the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Berlin. He emphasized the main goal of the conference, stating: “For the past ten years, we have been working on the development of international training, education, and employment. Today, we are pleased to meet with the aim of framing cooperation between the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and the German Chamber of Commerce in the German Vocational Training project for the purpose of employment.” He also welcomed participants and guests from several countries. Bianca Kurtz from the International Cooperation Department at Human Restart emphasized the importance of implementing and adopting the German Vocational Training System in the Arab world for the purpose of employment. The discussion focused on dual training and the role played by the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (AHKs) and the local committees for vocational training AHK. The importance of commitment to quality and continuous training to achieve excellence in education and support individuals in developing their skills and integrating them into the German and global job market was emphasized. Mr. Amir Riad and Mrs. Najlaa from the Cairo Chamber of Commerce participated in the conference. Amir Riyadh stressed the importance of close cooperation between Egypt and Germany in the field of education and vocational training. He said, “We are here to witness the tremendous potential and strong achievements that Germany and Egypt have made in the field of education and vocational training. We now have an opportunity to enhance this cooperation and work together to create a better future for Egyptian youth and support the needs of the labor market in both countries.” After a discussion session on the implementation of this project, Mr. Stefan Langer emphasized the importance of this project for both countries and the importance of coordination with AHK in Cairo as a fundamental step for the success of the project. A supplementary protocol was signed to organize cooperation and structure the framework for implementing the German Vocational Training System in the Arab Republic of Egypt. On the second day of the conference on October 14, the second meeting was held between Mr. Riyadh and Mrs. Najlaa from the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Wolfgang Triftsger, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry NRW, regarding vocational training and the workforce. Mr. Al-Anzan and Mrs. Kurtz from Human Restart. The financial challenges and the importance of financial support for implementing this cooperation for the Cairo Chamber of Commerce were discussed. Mr. Al-Anzan emphasized that funding sources and support are diverse in the Republic of Germany, and there are many interested parties in supporting the financing of training and employment in the German labor market. Mr. Triftsger explained his role in connecting the relevant parties participating in the project and linking the Cairo Chamber of Commerce with the relevant experts from the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) responsible for these projects. Both sides emphasized the need for continuous communication and coordination and confirmed their commitment to monitoring the developments in this important international project. Human Restart and the Cairo Chamber of Commerce agreed to structure the infrastructure of the project to meet the needs and requirements. Both parties will hold a series of administrative meetings to move forward with the implementation of this important project. Elarabi Group participated in the conference with a delegation led by Mr. Marwan ElKoot, who presented a presentation about Arabi’s factories and vocational schools. They expressed their desire to establish a vocational school in collaboration with Human Restart to prepare individuals for the German job market. Jadara University participated with a delegation led by Dr. Shakri Al-Marashdeh, Vice President Prof. Iman Al-Basheiti, Director of the E-Learning Center Prof. Bilal Al-Zaqieh, and Director of the American Schools in the Middle East Dr. Manal Ibrahim. A protocol was signed with Human Restart, the European Board for Science and Development in Germany, to enhance mutual cooperation in various academic aspects. The memorandum of understanding stipulates providing job opportunities for Jadara University graduates who meet the German employment requirements, implementing German accreditation and quality projects, exchanging teaching staff, and collaborating in supervising and discussing master’s theses. Afterwards, Prof. Ph.D. Matthias Drossel, a representative from the University of HOF in Germany, gave a presentation on Mutual Connectivity and Recognition of Degrees in Health Professions, especially in Nursing. The presentation focused on CARE-Migration and Skills- and Grade-Mix. There was an open discussion session that concluded with Mr. Michael Weiß-Gehring, the employment officer in the Federal Republic of Germany, providing a detailed explanation about the Recognition of Equivalency of Professional Qualifications from countries outside the EU/EWR/Switzerland. After a lunch break, during which participants and guests exchanged ideas and important information, Mr. Maximilian Daibler – M.A., the CEO of Fachkraft Schmiede Academy, opened a new session of the conference with a presentation on Qualification of International Professionals in Germany – Requirements and Financing. Ms. Siza Zaby, Integration Official at the Ministry of the Interior and Advisory Board Member of Human Restart, explained the further development of skilled worker immigration in the Federal Republic of Germany, focusing on labor laws, visa regulations, and the new legislation. Dr. Azza Eldisty, Quality Control Expert in Education, primarily spoke about aligning Egyptian engineering graduates with German market demands through a vocational training approach. At the end of the session, Dr. Nibal Al-Muallem from City University Ajman discussed the effectiveness of vocational and practical training in higher education institutions to enter the labor market. She focused on the objectives of linking institution requirements, shedding light on the experiences of successful Arab bodies and institutions, as well as companies in the field of providing and qualifying cadres to contribute to the labor market. She also mentioned UAE universities as an example and explored the intersection of artificial intelligence strategy between theory and application. The first day of the conference concluded with a session of conference recommendations, which were emphasized by the CEO, Mr. Youssef Al-Anzan. He highlighted the importance of implementing the German vocational training system in the Arab world and its significant role in combating unemployment and eliminating illegal migration. This is achieved by providing safe and stable employment opportunities for youth seeking work. He also emphasized its importance in meeting the needs of the German labor market, considering the significant shortage in the German job market. Certificates of appreciation were then distributed to the participants and attendees of the conference. The president of the organization and key participants were honored by the president of the board of directors of Jadara University. On the second day of the conference, 13 private meetings were held between 16 international European and Arab organizations participating in the conference. During the conference, 17 memoranda of understanding, cooperation protocols, and joint agreements were established among the participating organizations. This included accreditation grants, employment agreements, and the establishment of university faculties, as well as accreditation of training programs in 8 countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia.