Synthesis report – How are European countries managing apprenticeships to respond to the COVID-19 crisis?
Coronavirus Crisis. Switzerland tightens restrictions, announces more economic aid
The Swiss government has announced a countrywide ban on gatherings of more than five people in public spaces to stem the spread of the coronavirus and a CHF32 billion ($32.7 billion) financial package to help the economy.
Interior Minister …
Australia. Wage subsidies worth $1.3 billion are being committed to fend off financial impact of coronavirus
The Morrison government will fund $1.3 billion in wage subsidies for small businesses to keep apprentices employed in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.
Small businesses will receive government-funded wage subsidies to keep apprentices at work as part …
Independent Apprenticeship Policy Group – Report
Italy: apprenticeship continues to grow
Data from a 2019 monitoring report show that apprenticeship for vocational qualifications and diplomas, upper secondary education diplomas and high technical specialisation certificates (Type 1 apprenticeship) continues its growing trend in 2017 (+22%).
This increase can be attributed to …
International mobility in apprenticeships: focus on long-term mobility – Spain
Exploring trends in apprenticeship training around the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy: emerging evidence using a matched apprentice-employer dataset
New Cedefop database on financing apprenticeships in the EU
A Cedefop online database provides information on how apprenticeships are financed in the EU Member States.
It presents financing arrangements for apprenticeships at system level, including the main sources of funding and financial flows, the characteristics and the level
How Apprenticeships Can Be a Faster Route to High-Paying Jobs
Apprenticeships can be about more than training the next generation, according to a panel of private sector experts. They can also form the foundation of long-term business success and help instill a culture of lifelong learning.
There is …