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Professional Training Center of Castel Fusano: 8 apprenticeship contracts signed

Thu, 01/19/2023 - 13:16

On Thursday 12 January, in the Professional Training Center of Castel Fusano (Rome), a meeting was held for the promotion of first-level apprenticeship.  At the meeting also the companies active in the area of the roman coast and surrounding area took part.

These are 7 companies in the…

At the Brain At Work Festival a round table on Higher Education Apprenticeship

Wed, 11/30/2022 - 09:40

The Brain At Work Festival took place from 21 to 23 November at the Frentani Congress Center in Rome, a series of events focused on the world of work, training and orientation, which saw the participation of organizations, institutions and 85 companies, non-profit…

Lazio Academy is born, a new network for training in tourism, construction and digital

Wed, 11/02/2022 - 14:33

The “Lazio Academy” call is launched, a new initiative of the Lazio Region that provides training activities addressed at young people, women and people already included in the world of work or unemployed.
It is a network made up of training agencies, companies, accredited…

Apprenticeship in high school: this is how it is in Greece

Tue, 06/14/2022 - 12:00

Apprenticeship in Greek vocational high schools started as a pilot program in 2017. Since then, the number of apprentices has gradually increased.

Modeled on the dual German system, in which students successfully complete their studies at a level 5 degree, according to the European…

Accessible digital learning for persons with disabilities

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 10:53

In Europe only 51% of people with disabilities have a job (compared to 75% without disabilities) and more than half say they feel discriminated.

Indeed, when people with disabilities enter the labor market, they face a number of obstacles, including prejudices, lack of…

10 good reasons to invest in apprenticeships

Thu, 04/07/2022 - 11:09

Why a medium-sized company should invest time and money in an apprentice?

To answer this question, the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) has published a document, the title of which is “10 good reasons for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to invest in apprenticeships…

Youth and education in times of pandemics: the survey

Wed, 03/23/2022 - 15:20

The Covid-19 pandemic is slowing down the training plans of young  people. The need to have access to valid vocational training courses is still very much felt, at the same time, however, the uncertainty about the opportunities offered has increased significantly compared to previous years. And…

Quality apprenticeships: a Cedefop analysis

Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:41

Cedefop (European Center for the Development of Vocational Training) conducted a study on the different criteria of the European framework for quality apprenticeships.

The analysis, conducted by one of the first European agencies aimed at strengthening European…

First level apprenticeship: in Italy, in 2022, 100% relief for small enterprises

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 12:13

In the last few days of December, the Italian Parliament approved the 2022 Budget Law. Among the numerous measures to promote the competitiveness of the italian production system, concessions were…

Promote the apprenticeship in the hospitality and construction sectors: collaboration between the social partners

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 08:41

In recent weeks EAfA (European Alliance for Apprenticeships) hosted a new live discussion. At the virtual table, representatives of social partner organizations, employers' associations and European trade unions to discuss…