Vocational school in Offenbach, Germany, initiates a fresh session, concentrating on skill sets of the future
Volkshochschule Offenbach Announces Future Skills Courses for the Digital Age
The Volkshochschule (vhs) in Offenbach is set to kick off a new semester on February 3, 2025, with a focus on equipping individuals with the skills necessary to thrive in the digitalized and AI-driven world. Under the theme “Future Skills – Kompetenzen für morgen”, the vhs will offer a variety of courses aimed at fostering critical thinking, creativity, social intelligence, and self-management.
These courses include digital competence and working with AI tools, creativity and innovation workshops, soft skills and social intelligence training, self-management and lifelong learning strategies, intercultural communication, and problem-solving skills [1]. The vhs believes that these key future skills are essential for participants to adapt to digital transformation and AI-driven societal changes.
How to Register
Registration for the upcoming semester opens on September 1, 2025. Interested parties can register directly on the vhs Offenbach website, via email at [email protected], or by phone at 069/80653141. From August 18, 2025, in-person registration will be possible at the vhs service office. Early registration is recommended as some courses have already been booked up [1].
The current program brochure, which provides full details, is available at known distribution points in Offenbach and online.
Lifelong Learning and Personal Responsibility
The vhs considers lifelong learning as a key aspect in the new semester. The institution emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in keeping up with a changing world. Independent acquisition of new content is highlighted as essential for participants to remain competitive in the modern job market [1].
Subscription to the vhs Newsletter
Subscribing to the free newsletter from the city and district of Offenbach ensures that you won't miss any news about the vhs and its offerings. The subscription does not result in spam, as stated in the privacy policy. Confirmation of subscription can be found in the inbox or spam folder [2].
This comprehensive approach helps prepare participants for the challenges of a rapidly changing, automated, and AI-impacted professional and personal environment. The vhs is committed to offering a wide range of practical courses to help individuals adapt to the demands of the modern world.
[1] Source: vhs Offenbach website [2] Source: vhs Offenbach privacy policy
- To enhance their personal growth and adapt to the digital age, participants may consider enrolling in education-and-self-development courses offered by the Volkshochschule Offenbach, such as self-management and lifelong learning strategies.
- Besides learning future skills required for a digitalized world, participants are encouraged to take responsibility for their lifelong learning, as emphasized by the Volkshochschule Offenbach, to ensure they maintain their competitiveness in the modern job market.
