This article provides a detailed survey of matching problems between education and employment in Germany by examining the past and present situation in vocational education and training as well as in higher education. The analysis provides insights into the educational behavior of young people. Next to an analysis of the transitions into both education systems, the entrance of skilled workers and employees, as well as of higher education graduates into the employment system, is scrutinized in detail. Finally, the challenges towards the future structure and organization of both education systems are examined by considering the current economic situation in Germany.
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