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05/10/2017
Commission adopts initiative to boost apprenticeships in Europe
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships.
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28/08/2017
European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) Awards - Send nominations now!
The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) Awards are open for nominations until 2 October 2017. Apprenticeships provide excellent opportunities for young people to bridge the transition from school to work, while contributing to a better skills match for employers.
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07/06/2017
European Alliance for Apprenticeships takes stock of achievements
A high-level event of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) was held on 30 – 31 May in Malta, organised by the European Commission in cooperation with the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and supported by the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology and the Malta Chamber of Commerce. The event was dedicated to celebrating the four successful years of activity of the Alliance since it was first launched in 2013. The purpose of the conference was to take stock of the achievements of the Alliance while also showing its way forward.
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12/12/2016
Closing ceremony of the first European Vocational Skills Week
The closing ceremony of the first European Vocational Skills Week on Friday, 9 December 2016 gathered some 600 participants from Vocational Education and Training, business, social partners, chambers of commerce, civil society, think tanks, research bodies and public authorities. More than 900 activities and events registered as part of the Week took place between September and December all over Europe.
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10/12/2015
#lovemyapprenticeship contest: and the winner is...
Our #lovemyapprenticeship contest, a photo and video competition for apprentices across Europe, has now come to a close. We are happy to announce the winner!
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17/11/2015
The Commission and business leaders partner up to boost youth employment and inclusion in Europe
Today at the Enterprise 2020 Summit, the European Commission and business leaders launched the 'European Pact for Youth' to improve partnerships between business and education to boost the chances of young people getting jobs.
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26/10/2015
#lovemyapprenticeship photo and video contest!
Are you an apprentice? Then why not try your luck in our #lovemyapprenticeship contest – a photo and video competition running from 26 October to 23 November for apprentices across Europe. It’s your chance to show everyone how great your apprenticeship is and win a prize!