How can employers be encouraged to establish apprenticeships? Understanding the barriers to implementation in SMEs
Start date: 28/04/2021
End date: 28/04/2021
Location: Online
The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) is pleased to invite you to the 8th Live Discussion on ‘How can employers be encouraged to establish apprenticeships? Understanding the barriers to implementation in SMEs”.
Apprenticeships are an important part of national training and employment strategies and a valuable route to give young people and employers the skills they need in modern economies. However, many employers do not participate in apprenticeship schemes. Apprenticeships may not be right for all types of business but there may be employers who might benefit who have not yet done so because they are discouraged for multiple reasons: lack of awareness of the benefits of apprenticeships, no experience of working with VET providers, reticence regarding the length of commitment. This session will examine the issue from the perspective of SMEs to understand how they can best be supported to establish effective apprenticeship schemes.
This 8th EAfA Live Discussion will be moderated by Dr Jeff Bridgford, Special Adviser and Non-Executive Director. of the European Trade Union Institute. The speakers will include representatives from the manufacturing sector, regional authorities, VET providers and SMEs.
The discussion will take place on Wednesday 28 April 2021, from 14:00 until 15:15 CET. To participate, please register here. You will receive further information on how to follow the event after the registration.
Should you have any further question, please contact us at EAfA.events@ecorys.com
Looking forward to discussing with you this new initiative!
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