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The fourth BIBB Congress was held between 23-25 October, 2002 under the title 'Vocational training for a global society: perspectives in the 21st century'. This offprint of BWP (Berufsbildung in Wissenschaft un Praxis = Vocational training in research and practice] presents the central theories and problems discussed in each of the 11 forums that was organised as part of the Congress. The forums are: The changing world of work in transformation and the consequences for vocational training; Internationalisation of vocational training: experience and strategies; Lifelong learning: the importance of on-the-job learning for skills development; 'E-learning': claim and reality; The future of examinations: radical changes in the examination system have just begun; Industrial and technical occupations in transformation: new profiles and principles; Innovative approaches in commercial and media occupations; Person-related services at the interface of the market, state and society; Disadvantage in the education society: perspectives for occupational promotion; Demand-driven services for small and medium enterprises: The Leitmotif of the Inter-company Training Centre as Centre of Excellence; Advancement at work and professional careers through continuing training.