In its work on transitions and permeability, f-bb is addressing questions regarding the transition from school to work and the design of individual educational paths. This also includes transitions from apprenticeships to university and vice versa. The challenges that are addressed here includes mismatching, the shortage of skilled workers, high dropout rates in both university and apprenticeships, and cross-institutional cooperation at the local level. The focus is on the diversity of possible educational pathways, increasing educational opportunities, and facilitating reorientation along individual educational careers.

The central clients include state ministries that are responsible for areas such as work, social affairs, education, youth or business, for example in Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt. Important network and cooperation partners are representatives of local government, business, chambers of commerce, schools, and employment agencies.