c) Dual Training at a Glance Ms C Stertz, Director of the Sub-Department, led the presentation which highlighted the following key issues: . Dual training was mainly provided in the company supported by teaching in part-time vocational schools (Berufsschule). Learning in the company took three to four days per week on the basis of training regulations, within the framework of a training contract, taking place mainly at the workplace. . The training regulations covered the following: state recognition of the occupation, designation of the occupation, duration of training, the overall training plan and examination requirements. . The training contract covered the following in particular: the training period, the training content, termination of employment and the allowance paid to the trainee. . Learning at school took between 1 - 2 days per week on average on the basis of a framework curriculum. The curriculum of part-time vocational schools included vocational subjects and general subjects, teaching followed an activity based approach in fields of learning. . General education was a multi-track system with different types of schools governed by Lander law. The Conference of Landers Ministers decided on common approaches, inter alia regarding recognition of types of schools, standards and final qualifications. . The advantages of the dual system included job specification qualification, productive performance of trainees, increased motivation and loyalty to company and secured skills needed. . The dual system was a successful model since the majorities of young people (60%) chose it. There were about 1.6 million trainees in approximately 340 training occupations. . Facts and figures: The percentage of learners with no school leaving certificate was 25%, higher education entrance qualifications 17%, intermediate school leaving certificate was 39%, and secondary generation school leaving certificate was 30%. . Financing of dual training was a joint initiative between companies and Lander. Companies contributed 14.7 billion euros (84%) and Lander 2.3 billion euros (16%).