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German vocational training graduation honors

Overview

In October 2026, various Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Germany held ceremonies to honor vocational and academic graduates.

In Lingen, the IHK Osnabrück – Emsland – Grafschaft Bentheim and the Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie (VWA) recognized 382 graduates. These individuals completed qualifications including industrial masters, specialists, and business administrators. IHK Vice President Maria Borgmann stated that pursuing education alongside professional and family duties prepares individuals for leadership roles and helps secure skilled labor in the region.

Separately, IHK Lippe honored 48 top graduates, consisting of 42 from dual vocational training and six from higher vocational education. IHK President Volker Steinbach noted that these results symbolize the strength of regional vocational training during challenging economic times.

Entities

IHK Osnabrück – Emsland – Grafschaft Bentheim · IHK Lippe · Lingen · Gunther Piller · Maria Borgmann

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    IHK Lippe honors 48 top vocational graduates

    IHK Lippe honored 48 top graduates for exceptional performance in vocational and higher vocational training in 2026.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    IHK honors 382 professional graduates in Lingen

    The IHK Osnabrück – Emsland – Grafschaft Bentheim and VWA honored 382 graduates in Lingen for completing professional and academic qualifications to support regional skilled labor.

Sources

blomberg-voices.de · el-news.de · immittelstand.de · news-on-tour.de · newsonline24.net