Projects
Ongoing projects
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2026–2027
PoR – Poetiken des Widerstands und der Hoffnung: Poetische/Ästhetische Widerstandsformen marginalisierter Communities in Deutschland
Das Projekt „Poetries of Resistance and Hope“ untersucht poetische und audiovisuelle Ausdrucksformen marginalisierter, insbesondere von Rassismus und Ableismus betroffener Communities in Deutschland. Im Zentrum steht die Frage, inwiefern Gedichte, Spoken Word Performances sowie Audio- und Videoinstallationen, insbesondere in digitalen und sozialen Medien, als Bildungsräume der Verweigerung, des Widerstands, der Hoffnung und der Imagination alternativer Gegenwarten und Zukünfte verstanden werden können. Ziel des Projekts ist es, diese medialen und ästhetischen Praktiken als Formen gesellschaftlicher Auseinandersetzung sichtbar zu machen und ihre hegemoniekritischen Bildungspotenziale zu untersuchen. Hierzu wird ein Text- und Bildarchiv aufgebaut und ausgewähltes Material diskursanalytisch untersucht. Zugleich dient die Studie der Entwicklung empirischer und konzeptioneller Grundlagen für ein weiterführendes Drittmittelprojekt.
Department: Prof. Dr. Alisha Heinemann
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2026–2029
GEKKO – Innovative approaches to logistics design to enhance the skills of continuing professional development mentors
The project ‘Innovative Approaches in Logistics to Foster the Competence of Continuing Professional Development Mentors’ (GEKKO) is funded under the guidelines for supporting projects aimed at enhancing and strengthening work-related continuing professional development through the training and establishment of continuing professional development mentors. GEKKO aims to train continuing professional development mentors (CPD mentors) within the context of small and medium-sized logistics enterprises (SMEs) and to establish them at company level.
Dr. Christine Siemer Frieda Klaus
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2026
BLP Mechtronik – BLP Industrial Mechatronics: Advancing TVET in Namibia through the Introduction of an Industrial Mechatronics Qualification
The GIZ project supports the introduction of a practice-oriented, competency-based qualification in industrial mechatronics in Namibia. Working with Namibian vocational training centres and the Namibia University of Science and Technology, the Institute Technology and Education at the University of Bremen has trained teachers and developed curricula and teaching materials. The professional development programme combined short courses, online training and mentoring with action-based learning. The aim is to establish the programme as a lasting part of Namibia’s vocational education and training system and broaden career opportunities in technical occupations. The project is funded by BMZ through the German Government and Federal States Programme and co-financed by the federal state of Bremen.
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2025–2028
FinDMB – An educational game on financial literacy for migrants – sensitive to cultural differences, multilingual, career-focused
The ‘FinDMB’ project is developing and testing an educational game designed to promote financial literacy amongst (relatively) recent migrants. The programme is therefore aimed at learners who are acquiring the German language for educational and professional purposes, who face intersectional disadvantages, and who are still finding their feet in the German financial, education and labour markets.
Dr. Franziska Bonna Dr. Julia Tietjen
Department: Prof. Dr. Alisha Heinemann
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2025–2027
Karrieren@Stahl – Careers@Steel – Career models and professional development pathways to secure and develop skilled workers in the steel industry
The research project ‘Karrieren@Stahl – Career models and professional development pathways for securing and developing skilled labour in the steel industry’ aims to address the changing qualification and skills requirements in the steel and foundry industries.
PD Dr. Susanne Peters Frieda Klaus Dr. Lisa Meyne Michael Sander Alexander Seedorf
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2024–2027
ISOV – Innovative Skills for an Old Vocation
Like all sectors, the industrial footwear manufacturing sector is also facing the megatrends of globalisation, digitalisation and sustainability. Work processes are changing – and so both initial and continuing vocational training must change as well.
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2024–2027
VETAssIst – Artificial Intelligence as a VET Teaching Assistant
The ‘Artificial Intelligence as VET Teacher Assistant’ (VETAssIst) project is supported by the Erasmus+ KA220-VET funding scheme. Our aim is to further develop vocational education and training by integrating the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) into the day-to-day work of vocational education and training teachers.
Dr. Vivian Harberts Dr. Andreas Saniter
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2024–2027
CESynergy – Circular Economy Pathways for the Energy Transition
Challenges of the energy transition - - - The energy sector is at a critical juncture: electricity supply systems are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. In transitioning the energy supply from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, it is not only the technological and environmental aspects that must be taken into account, but also the necessary material resources.
Dr. Vivian Harberts Myrthe Reinsberg Dr. Andreas Saniter Dr. Julia Tietjen
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2024–2026
FUESE – Strengthening Outreach within the Social Ecosystem of Universities in Central America
In recent years, universities in Central America have undergone profound changes as a result of globalisation, the shift towards a knowledge-based society and advances in information and communication technologies. These changes particularly affect their remit, their governance and their social role. The FUESE project aims to modernise university continuing education by reforming institutional policies and practices in order to strengthen their impact on the socio-economic environment in the region. The project is being implemented in three phases, with all partners involved in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and institutionalisation of a new model designed to improve the effectiveness of university continuing education.
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2024–2026
FLAME – Modern and efficient fire service career training
As part of the ‘Modern and Efficient Fire Service Career Training’ (FLAME) project, the ITB is supporting the Hamburg Fire Service Academy in modernising and expanding its career training programme for civil servants.
Dr. Claudia Fenzl Dr. Lisa Meyne Nils Weinowski
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2023–2026
DEVISE4KE – Strengthening the sustainable development of vocational education and training in Kenya by integrating workplace-based learning and improving the ICT skills of teachers and pupils through the use of solar energy and energy-efficient equipment
As part of the DEVISE4KE project, three secondary schools offering vocational training programmes in a rural region of Kenya are being equipped with photovoltaic systems and low-energy IT equipment. Through these measures, as well as teaching and learning activities for teachers, the aim is to enable digital-supported and work-based learning for local pupils.
Dr. Vivian Harberts Peter Kaune Dr. Christian Staden
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2023–2026
SKILLS4JUSTICE – Skills Partnerships for Sustainable and Just Migration Patterns
The issue: Many countries are experiencing, or are seeing a rise in, skills shortages, including in the IT sector, the care sector and the skilled trades. At the same time, there are both regular and irregular migration flows. Irregular migration results in significant disadvantages for those affected in terms of access to the labour market, which is not legally possible; however, regular labour migration also presents challenges for all stakeholders.
Dr. Kristina Kühn Frieda Klaus Dr. Andreas Saniter
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2023–2027
WASABI – AI in human-centred manufacturing
WASABI will develop intelligent digital assistance solutions, thereby enabling SMEs to recruit new staff more quickly and to provide training and further education in a more efficient, employee-centred manner. The solutions will enable employees to interact with complex software using natural language, thereby meeting skills requirements.
Department: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Maren Petersen
Completed projects
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2007–2008
Design options for the dual organisation of vocational training
In close coordination, the Institute Technology and Education (ITB) and the Sozialforschungsstelle Dortmund (sfs) prepared two expert reports commissioned by the Hans Böckler Foundation. The ITB report deals with “design options for the dual organisation of vocational training” and the sfs report with “framework conditions for the further development of the dual system of vocational education and training”.
Dr. Frank Musekamp PD Dr. Rainer Bremer Prof. Dr. Georg Spöttl
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2007
Demowa Project
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2007–2008
MODULAF
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2007–2009
Fachkräftemangel – Shortage of Skilled Workers
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2007–2008
PM3 – Competence Assessment and Certification in Continuing Education
This project involved the development of the PM3 standard reference work for qualification and certification by the German Project Management Association (GPM). For a decade, this four-volume handbook served as the official standard and reference work for project management certification in Germany in accordance with the IPMA standard (ICB3 – IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0).
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2007–2010
Renewable Energy
Developing countries suffer from chronic energy deficiency. The renewable energy, particularly solar energy, can substantially contribute to solve this problem. The project PRE is conceived to demonstrate the possibility and potentiality of decentralized solar power generation for urban households as well as for Small and Middle scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh.
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2007–2009
QualiProSecondHand
New occupational pathways and qualifications for the professionalisation of the second-hand sector
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2007–2008
EASCMF
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2006–2008
ReBiz III
Within the ReBiz project (development of vocational schools into regional vocational training centres), the vocational schools in Bremen and Bremerhaven have been working towards decentralised self-governance since 2002. Five fields of action are pursued: development of educational programmes, staff development, quality development, cooperation relationships, and organisational development. ReBiz III, with its focus on organisational development, aims at developing and testing structures and processes that are appropriate for schools acting with greater autonomy and responsibility.
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2006–2007
QualiBMBF
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2006–2011
OSSTC – Occupational Standards and Skill Testing in Oman
In „Vision 2020” the Sultanate of Oman has defined the scenario for advancing the country's human resource development and to establish an effective training and labour market policy in line with the actual needs of the economy.
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2006–2008
OPTILOG
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2006–2009
PMPU – Project Management and Project-Based Teaching in Vocational Education and Training
The aim of the project was to gain empirical data on classroom events in project-based teaching in all phases (preparation, planning, implementation and conclusion), in order to be able to make statements on the decision fields of a project didactics (including content, time, participation, process and condition structure) on this basis, and to develop and implement such a didactics for the Fachoberschulen (vocational upper secondary schools) in Bremen.
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2006–2007
Continuing Education Officers for In-Company Training with a Focus on Older Employees
As part of the project ‘Continuing Professional Development Officer for In-Company Training with a Focus on Older Employees’ (BWBB), employees from small and medium-sized enterprises in Bremen and Bremerhaven were trained as in-company continuing professional development officers on a part-time basis whilst continuing to work between 2006 and 2007. The aim was to establish a dedicated role within companies that systematically identifies training needs, plans and evaluates further training measures, whilst focusing on the professional development of older employees. The project, funded by the European Social Fund and run by the Economic and Social Academy of the Bremen Chamber of Employees, received academic support from the University of Bremen.
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2006–2007
VirKo – Virtual Competence Teams in Vocational Education and Training
The project is part of the “Qualification Offensive for Structural Change”. The establishment and development of competence centres as part of a regional network has been pursued in the state of Bremen since 2000 to improve sector- and company-related initial and continuing training provision. This must always be linked to the creation and safeguarding of future-oriented jobs. Competence centres are formed as knowledge transfer institutions along thematic priorities.
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2006–2008
GINE
The study aims to identify the research needs for a strategic anchoring of sustainable development in vocational education and training. In the current discourse on vocational education for sustainable development, it is considered necessary to establish an empirical basis for sustainability-oriented domain-specific and cross-occupational competences.
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2005–2008
TT‐TVET
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2005–2008
ANKOM – Recognition of vocational competences towards higher education programmes, using the example of the Systems Engineering degree programme
In the “ANKOM” project, procedures for crediting vocational knowledge, skills and competences towards higher education programmes are developed and tested. To this end, three chambers of industry and commerce in north-west Germany, representatives of the Universities of Oldenburg and Bremen, and other research and educational institutions have joined forces to form a regional qualification network.
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2005–2007
TP SEPARTH
Project objectives - ensuring that the entire spectrum of the necessary training knowledge is imparted at regional level by establishing three training and qualification networks in different trades - scientific support and advice in implementing the above objective, i.e. among other things, the establishment and optimisation of three training and qualification networks in different trades
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2005–2007
Potenzial 45+