Quality Criteria
European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships
Why is apprenticeship important?
Apprenticeship enables learners to acquire knowlege, skills and competences with direct relevance for the labor market providing attractive opportunities for jobs and further education.
In the dual- track system the apprentices are full staff members of a company, and the training they undertake is ruled by an apprenticeship contract. Companies play an important role in training and social partners are actively involved in regulations and development of qualifications.
COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION on a European Framework for Quality and Effective
The COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION on a European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships was issued in 2018 and contains 14 Quality Criteria for good apprenticeship structures on two levels: Working conditions and framework conditions.
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Appart from the EU Commission and EU-Memberstates, the European Alliance for Apprenticeship (EAfA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are forcing the quality criteria to be adopted and implemented in national vocational education and training systemes world wide.
The toolbox countries have linked the presentation of their apprenticeship system to those quality criteria:
What is the European Alliance for Apprenticeship (EAfA)?
The Europeam Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) was sent up in 2013 with the aim of enhancing the quality, supply and image of apprenticeships in Europe. The EAfA connects stakeholders forem the public and private sectors. The EAfA is an informal platform connecting governements with other relevant stakeholders willing to contribute to the goal of strengthening the quality, supply and image of apprenticeship in Europe. Stakeholders join it through commitments and pledges.