Marburg | On November 18, 2025, the closing event of the first DUOday in the Marburg-Biedenkopf district took place at the Marburg Youth Hostel. Around 40 guests, including 14 representatives from participating companies, came together to reflect on the event, exchange experiences, and forge new networks. The evening was moderated by Kilian Ehrlich, consultant for the Unified Contact Point for Employers...
Frankfurt | Yesterday, our group from the Supported Employment (SU) program visited the Experiminta science center in Frankfurt. SU is a project of the Hessian Business Education Association, and the Marburg Employment Agency commissions this program. The trip offered participants the opportunity to discover natural sciences in a vivid and playful way. Even upon entering the exhibition, it was clear that...
Büdingen and Friedberg | Participants in the My Way projects from Büdingen (East) and Friedberg (West) enjoyed an exciting trip to the Body Worlds exhibition in Hanau. A knowledge rally awaited the group there. Many were impressed to see how complex the human body is and how closely the various systems work together. The exhibition also provided numerous thought-provoking topics for discussion...
Lauterbach | With great dedication, perseverance, and team spirit, ten participants completed the PFLEQUA qualification program – and eight of them successfully earned their certification as care assistants. We offer our warmest congratulations on this outstanding achievement! The course, specifically designed for people with language support needs, not only provided participants with the opportunity to acquire valuable professional qualifications...
Wiesbaden | Fourteen trainees, fourteen adventures, fourteen career paths that are taking a special direction: crowning their training with a related stay abroad. At the joint follow-up seminar organized by the mobility advisors from Kassel, Frankfurt, and Wiesbaden, they discuss their experiences with the mobility advisors and what their professional stay abroad means to them personally...
Wiesbaden | At the Kerschensteiner School's open house in Wiesbaden, the Hessian Business Education Association (BWHW) presented its diverse support services for vocational school students. These included the Assisted Training Flexible (AsAflex) project, Integrated Business, the Hessian Business Mobility Advisory Service, and the Internationalization of Vocational Training (IndA) project. The BWHW team...
Groß-Gerau | The PUSCH program (Practice and School) is a project funded by the state of Hesse and implemented by the Hessian Business Education Association (Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft e.V.) in cooperation with various schools throughout Hesse. It supports 9th-grade students in obtaining their secondary school leaving certificate while simultaneously exploring career options. Since the start of the school year on August 1, 2025, class 9p of...
Büdingen | The My Way project is actively participating this year in the "Santa in a Shoebox" campaign of the StreetAngel e.V. association. The association supports people with low or no income – especially the homeless. As part of the project, the students intensively explored which everyday and hygiene items are particularly helpful for people in difficult life situations. Together they...
Büdingen | Projects at the Büdingen site, led by Ms. Silva and Ms. Lotz, recently had the opportunity to experience a career orientation day with the German Armed Forces. The participants gained practical insights into various career fields and areas of responsibility within the Bundeswehr. Four different departments were presented on-site, with the activities clearly explained. Furthermore, the participants were able to...
Giessen | Our day trip began early Friday morning: The twelve participants, aged 17 to their mid-20s, met at the train station in Giessen and, as part of our BOplus module, traveled by bus to Leitz-Park in Wetzlar, the impressive headquarters of the Leica company. After just under half an hour's drive, we reached the site – a modern architectural setting that marked the beginning of an exciting and educational day...
