The event during National Apprenticeship Week is held to honor participating employer and college partners of the German American Vocational Career Program which is based on the German Dual Education System. The training provides sound qualifications through its unique combination of theory and practice, learning and working, thereby offering a highly attractive and recognized training and career path after high school – as an alternative and at the same time complementary option to college and university education. The event is also an opportunity for current apprentices to share their experiences and success stories.