The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) has published a new online training module on social partners’ involvement at different stages of apprenticeships. This is the fifth in a series of training modules designed to provide insight into apprenticeship systems in the EU.

This module is a concrete example of EAfA’s commitment towards the fourth priority set out in the Youth Employment Support package: strengthening social dialogue through a more active involvement of national social partner organisations. Social partners play a significant role in driving the relevance of apprenticeship programmes and training apprentices.

In this module, you will learn about:

• who social partners are;
• why and how social partners support aspects of the design, governance, and implementation of apprenticeship schemes.

Through a range of interactive materials, infographics, resources, and examples from different countries, participants will explore the different types of social partners, the concept and role of social dialogue, and how social partners can contribute to the apprenticeship training cycle.

How to participate 

Click here to begin this module.

The module takes around 30 minutes to complete. Upon completion, you will obtain a certificate of achievement. To start the module, follow the link below.

Previous training modules

Module 1: Understanding apprenticeships in the EU

Module 2: Critical success factors for apprenticeships in the EU

Module 3: How to join the European Alliance for Apprenticeships

Module 4: Supporting in-company trainers in SMEs