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Volkshochschulen

German education
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  • Germany
    Germany
    / Higher education

    Each year about 1,000 Volkshochschulen (adult education centers) enroll some 10 million adults for complete courses or individual subjects, whether in preparation for or furtherance of a career or out of personal interest. The government has also promoted the retraining and further vocational education of workers.

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    Each year about 1,000 Volkshochschulen (adult education centers) enroll some 10 million adults for complete courses or individual subjects, whether in preparation for or furtherance of a career or out of personal interest. The government has also promoted the retraining and further vocational education of workers.

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