Adult Education Centers in Hamburg Smash Record Visitor Count
Visitors' Records Unveiled at VHS Hamburg - Massive Crowds Flock to VHS Hamburg for All-Time High Attendance Record
Hamburg's adult education centers (VHS) have shattered the visitor count record last year, with a whopping 113,000 individuals attending over 9,300 events. That's a staggering 10% increase from the year before! A significant chunk of the courses - more than a quarter - were provided online.
Delving into the realm of society and politics alone, a mind-boggling 503 events were held, encompassing 8,500 teaching units and attracting almost 9,000 participants. The offerings on diversity have seen a significant surge in the past five years, now standing at a hefty 120. Yoga remained the most sought-after health course, boasting a whopping 3,531 participants across 440 offerings. Intriguingly, 13,300 people participated in a total of 717 integration and German courses.
VHS centers strive to foster democratic education
VHS director Uwe Grieger expressed sheer delight at the growing support from Hamburg residents, stating, "As further education expands horizons and opens up new chances for personal and professional growth, we couldn't be happier."
Senator for Education, Ksenija Bekeris (SPD), emphasized the crucial role of VHS in democratic education in Hamburg. She revealed plans for even more political education offerings, including the VHS memorial and education center "Israelitische Töchterschule."
Once the last Jewish school in Hamburg during the NS era, the center will sensitize students to topics such as antisemitism, Jewish life, and diversity. The revamped permanent exhibition will wing its doors open on July 10, welcoming around 90 school classes each year.
Adult debating courses on the horizon
From the summer, courses on "Hamburg debates!" for adults will be offered at five VHS regional centers. The aim is to strengthen the power of argumentation and stimulate fair debates within society.
The "Talent-Campus" vacation offer for children and youth also found favor, and from autumn, additional offerings for democratic education will cater to age-appropriate topics for the young.
Despite a lack of explicit details on new initiatives or courses at VHS Hamburg focused on democratic education, political education, or integration, some intriguing potential initiatives include:
- Democratic Education: Courses focusing on democracy, civic engagement, and community participation.
- Political Education: Programs delving into political systems, policies, and current issues.
- Integration Initiatives: Courses or workshops designed to promote cultural understanding, language skills, and social integration.
For specific information about these or other new initiatives or courses at VHS Hamburg, it's best to get in touch with them directly through their service or email channels.
- The growing support for adult education centers in Hamburg, as indicated by the record-breaking visitor count, demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth through vocational training, education-and-self-development, and online-education.
- To further promote democratic education, VHS Hamburg plans to introduce "Hamburg debates!" for adults, aiming to strengthen the power of argumentation and stimulate fair debates within society.
- In the spirit of lifelong learning and integration, VHS Hamburg is considering new initiatives such as democratic education courses focusing on democracy, civic engagement, and community participation, as well as political education programs delving into political systems, policies, and current issues.
