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EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit kicks off new EAfA podcasts series on apprenticeships

Why are apprenticeships such an important pathway for the career success of young people, and how is the EU facilitating and promoting such initiatives?

date:  01/03/2022

Find out in the first episode of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) new podcast series on apprenticeships, where European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit shares his views on everything from the idea behind the European Year of Youth 2022 and how the EU is supporting Member States in tackling youth unemployment.

He also highlights the benefits of apprenticeships and the role key actors play in providing quality and impactful apprenticeships across the EU. 

Hosted by Ana Carrero, deputy head of the Vocational Education and Training Unit at the European Commission, with thematic expert Andrew McCoshan facilitating the discussion, the episode, which aired on 8 February, is part of the new podcast series that aims at spreading knowledge on how to boost apprenticeships and widen their reach, while also promoting best practices.

Listen to the interview with Commissioner Schmit on EAfA’s channel on Soundcloud and Spotify or watch here.