(Karlsruhe, 02.11.2022) The BERUFENET application of the Federal Employment Agency (BA) went online with a new design on 31.10.2022. It provides information on training and further education, studies and careers for citizens. virtual7 is represented in the responsible team within the project.
The need for a new application is of a technical nature. The application was based on Oracle ADF in a version that will expire at the end of 2022. An upgrade, including the customizations, would have come very close to a new development. The decision was therefore made to develop a new application and change technology in line with the strategy.
BERUFENET offers young people support with career guidance and adults the opportunity to find out about professions. The application also provides clear information for advisors within the BA.
The application has been adapted to the new design of the Federal Agency’s website. In addition, an intuitive user interface is intended to improve the usability of the application. User tests were carried out in advance with potential users and the BA’s active advisors. The BERUFENET application provides an interface to other applications. This makes it possible to access additional information, such as further training opportunities within the occupation being searched for.
The aim is to completely replace the old product with the new application. The line team, which was significantly involved in the development, will take over the maintenance and support of the application in future.
