Adult Education

Skills and knowledge are of paramount importance for the development and preservation of personal identity and for social participation. However, society is characterized more than ever by development and innovation. As a result, the demands on employees are growing.

This is why continuing professional development is an indispensable part of our range of programs. It starts with skills such as learning ability and language skills and extends to qualification courses leading to qualifications.

You will also find offers for professional advancement in pedagogical, business and technical fields. Events on interdisciplinary topics that strengthen professional and personal skills round off the offer.

Various training courses are organized for specific target groups - particularly in the area of IT programs - for beginners and advanced learners.

Knowledge quickly becomes outdated, especially in a professional context. IT skills need to be constantly updated. For this reason, it is important to be open to new things and to remain curious in order to meet the requirements of the job market. By successfully passing examinations (Xpert, VHSConcept,...) you document the level of knowledge you have acquired. Expand your professional and social skills.

The spectrum of the Volkshochschule Wolfsburg includes a wide range of offers, such as

IT applications

• Smartphone/tablet
• Windows
• Office
• Xpert European Computer Passport
• Image editing
• Web design
• Work and profession

Communication

• Presentation| Moderation
• Self-management | Motivation
• Conflict management
• job application training
• Commercial practice

You don't have a school-leaving certificate or don't have the right one? But now you want to get a fresh start and catch up on your secondary school leaving certificate? No problem! VHS Wolfsburg will be happy to support you on this second educational path. With the help of qualified staff, individual advice and learning support, we will help you get ahead.

The second-chance courses are tailored to your personal needs and requirements. The courses on offer not only provide you with the tools for a solid general education, they also promote vocational and personal skills. And this gives you better chances on the job market.

Second-chance education offers young people and adults the opportunity to catch up on school-leaving qualifications. These are the basis for a successful entry into the world of work and for further professional development and qualification" (MWK Niedersachsen).

The range of courses offered at the Ostfalia Campus in Wolfsburg's central location is broad - in line with the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences' motto "It's all in the mix".

The degrees are nationally and internationally recognized. They offer graduates a wide range of opportunities to position themselves in the global job market.

The practical relevance of the degree program is a particular challenge. Here, students can demonstrate the practical application of acquired theoretical knowledge during their studies. This has an advantage when looking for a job later on.

Visit the websites of the Wolfsburg faculties:

• Faculty of Automotive Engineering
• Faculty of Economics
• Faculty of Health Care

The Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, with campuses in Wolfenbüttel, Wolfsburg, Salzgitter and Suderburg, has around 13,000 students enrolled.

UniverCity Award

Since 2002, the city of Wolfsburg has been awarding prizes to students at the university who show particular commitment beyond their studies. The aim is to promote student activities in the city and to make Wolfsburg more attractive as a university location.

Relocation bonus for students

Living in Wolfsburg pays off! Students who register or change their main place of residence in Wolfsburg at the beginning of the respective semester will receive a move-in bonus of 250.00 euros.

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Research and teaching, campus life and services of our Carolo-Wilhelmina are based on our common values and goals. They are the result of an intensive strategy process and were adopted by the Senate and University Council in November 2013.

The Lüneburg-Wolfsburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce offers a wide range of information and advice on the topics of training, career guidance, further education, IHK examinations, foreign educational qualifications and education policy issues.

As the 2011 leo. - Level-One study showed, illiteracy is a phenomenon that affects large segments of our population. Overall, 7.5 million adults did not have the minimum written language skills required by our society. This represents 14.5 percent of the total population.

The majority of those affected are employed, and many have completed high school or vocational training. To ensure that their reading and writing deficits are not noticed by those around them, those affected develop strategies to circumvent and avoid certain situations, which is one of the reasons why illiteracy is hardly noticed as a social phenomenon in Germany.

The Adult Education Center offers those affected a space to overcome difficulties in reading and writing and to have positive learning experiences. In small groups, participants learn the basics of German grammar and spelling, improving their spelling, reading and expression skills step by step. We provide information and advice free of charge and discreetly!