A COMMON CAUSE FOR U.S. MANUFACTURING.

The article focuses on adoption of Germany's Dual Vocational Education and Training (VET) system by the universities and industry in the U.S. citing reference to the training facility of automaker Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) in Munich, Germany. Topics discussed include concurrent apprenticeship and classroom experiences for the students; efforts of policymakers, private companies, and vocational schools to create a strong and skilled workforce; and better job prospects for the students.