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North Carolina Central
University in Durham
(Re)Discovering Germany
The German American Chamber of Commerce
of the Southern U.S., Inc.
Katharina Wilke
Membership Coordinator Carolinas
September 12, 2013

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NO. 1 INVESTMENT LOCATION
Leading Economy
Global Player
High Productivity
Excellent Workforce
Power of Innovation
First-Class Infrastructure
Inviting Incentives
Competitive Tax
Conditions
Secure Investment
Environment
Quality of Life 10
8
6
4
2
9
7
3
5
1

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EXCELLENT WORKFORCE
 Germany has 108 universities, 103 colleges and
210 universities of applied sciences (UAS).
 Almost 70,000 engineers and over 67,000
mathematicians and natural scientists graduated
in 2011.
 A combination of on and off-the-job training
reduces hiring and training costs, thus minimizing
recruitment risks.
 Vocational schools closely cooperate with ca.
470,000 companies in Germany.
 The focus is determined by specific industry
needs.
Higher Education
Dual Education System1 Workforce in Germany by Level of
Professional Education (2011, in % of
total workforce)
Skilled
craftsmen
(apprentices
from dual
education)
55%
University
Graduates
17%
Graduates
from
vocational
colleges and
technicians
(master
craftsmen)
11%
Unskilled
17%
Sources: Federal Statistical Office 2012
Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training 2012
Note: 1 Dual education system in Germany is a combination of three-
year on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction

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QUALITY OF LIFE

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OUR MISSION
The GACC South was founded in 1978 to
promote and support bilateral trade between
Germany and the United States. We are a
private, non-profit organization and serve as
the official representative of German trade in
the southeastern US.

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GACC SOUTH REGION
In the southern region, we represent 1,500 German subsidiaries and 670 member
companies. 144 of our members are German subsidiaries.
North Texas
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Main Office:
Atlanta, GA
Florida
Branch Office:
Houston, TX
Our Partners:
AlabamaGermany Partnership (Birmingham, Alabama)
German American Business Chamber (Miami, Florida)

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GERMAN COMPANIES IN THE SOUTHEAST

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Thank you!
Katharina Wilke
Membership & Events Coordinator Carolinas
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc.
kwilke@gaccsouth.com
(704) 819-5822
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