Practice life in Ludwigslust: Schools and companies at the limit!

Practice life in Ludwigslust: Schools and companies at the limit!

Ludwigslust, Deutschland - Preparations for the new school year are in full swing in northern Germany. A central topic that employs more and more schools and companies is the planned "practice learning day", which is to be implemented for all secondary schools in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in the coming school year. Up to the summer vacation there are still certificates, conferences and critical planning. It already shows that many schools and companies are overwhelmed with the new regulation. This reports the Nordkurier, who deals with the challenges that arise from the new project.

The aim of the practice life is to enable students of the 8th and 9th classes to make regular contact with the professional world. Once a week, the students spend four to six hours in a company. This approach should not only offer young people insights into different professionals, but also actively support them in choosing a career. To education-mv.de it is further stated that the practice life is an integrative form of learning that is intended to link theory and practice.

Challenges for schools and companies

The organization of the new format prepares many schools. Jörg Ehbrecht, Managing Director of the Society for Innovative Education and Employment, expresses concerns that the project could possibly fail. It should be emphasized that the students themselves have to actively search for companies, which entails additional uncertainties. It is estimated that between 350 and 450 students are affected by the new practical days in the Ludwigsluster region.

Schools such as the Karl-Scharfenberg School in Neustadt-Glewe have shown that it can also go better: 60 students were successfully accommodated there at companies. However, at a meeting of the School Working Group Working Group, the participation of schools was rather lean, which increases the concerns about the general implementation of the project.

There are also concerns in business. Sabine Brumm, HR manager at Caravan-Wendet, expresses understanding for the difficulties of the schools, but also expresses her concerns. Detlef Thoms, regional manager of the entrepreneurial association, emphasizes that the requirements are extremely high, especially for small companies.

The framework conditions of the practice life

The practice learning day is part of a new concept for professional orientation and is carried out at regional schools and at cooperative comprehensive schools. Pupils and companies can be found through a common denominator that is rooted in the concept "All are needed" by the Ministry of Education and Day Daily Promotion MV. According to boje-mv.de

The concept stipulates that the internships beyond the regular 25-day student company internship go out in the course of school and take place in companies, authorities and social institutions. The youngsters should make it easier for young people to gain valuable insights into different professional fields and thus to be better prepared for their future.

The first phase of the project is considered a test phase and the practical implementation is visible in the new school year. It remains to be seen how schools and companies will react to the challenges. However, one thing is clear: the practice of practice offers the opportunity to bridge the gap between school education and the world of work - whether this occurs a good result is in the stars.