Kathrin Raven

Kathrin Raven is a Consultant Lecturer in Adult Education at the University of Koblenz-Landau, focusing on competence development and biography-oriented educational counseling. She works as a Research Associate at the German Adult Education Association (DIE), Bonn, and the Federal Institute for Vocational Training, Bonn, with expertise in literacy, competency validation, and recognition of foreign qualifications. Her research addresses inclusive education strategies and labor market integration for marginalized groups.

• Education: Educational Science (Adult Education, Social Pedagogy), University of Koblenz-Landau

Her work prioritizes competency-based counseling, particularly for people with cognitive impairments and non-regulated professions. Publications include peer-reviewed articles, monographs, and editorial contributions on ProfilPASS and vocational training.

Current projects involve serving as a representative of the DIE at the nfb General Assembly (since 2023) and developing accessible educational frameworks. She contributes to journals like dvb forum and Vocational Training in Science and Practice, emphasizing practical applications in adult education.