KGCCI Holds 'AHK Florist' Certification Award Ceremony

Achievements of the German Dual Vocational Education Model
A Total of 52 Graduates Produced

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) announced on July 2 that it held the 'AHK Florist' Certification Award Ceremony at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on June 30, and presented certificates to nine graduates.

Officials attending the AHK Florist Certification Award Ceremony are taking photos. Photo by German Chamber of Commerce in Korea

The AHK Florist Certification Program is a qualification course that combines technical and theoretical education in floral design, based on 'Berufsbildung'?a German-style vocational training system. Since 2019, the KGCCI has collaborated with leading floral art academies in Korea to introduce the Berufsbildung program, which incorporates German vocational training elements, and has produced a total of 52 florists to date.

Kim Youngjin, Deputy Director of the KGCCI, stated, "The AHK Florist Program is not just about transferring technical skills; it is an exemplary case that presents new possibilities for cooperation between Korea and Germany through vocational education." He added, "We hope that the German-style vocational training program, Berufsbildung, will become even more active in Korea."