The European Alliance for Apprenticeships is a multi-stakeholder initiative steered by the European Commission. The originator of the pledge is solely responsible for implementing the actions outlined in the pledge.
Description of the Organisation:Connect Trade Union is a registered trade union in Ireland. Connect Trade Union is the largest trade union in Ireland for craft and skilled workers working in manufacturing, construction, contracting, power generation and supply, green/eco energy and the public sector but to name a few. Connect Trade Union is affiliated to the Irish Congress of trade unions on behalf of its 43,000 plus members. Connect Trade Union promotes high standards of training and skills development for its members especially those in apprenticeships. Connect Trade Union have direct links with the Department of Education and Skills, and employer organisations such as Solas, Education and Training Boards Ireland, the Technological Higher Education Association and sits on the National Apprenticeship Advisory Council (NAAC). Connect Trade Union also engages with other national agencies such as; Qualifications Quality Ireland, Higher Education Authority. Connect Trade Union supports European engagement by participating in European Commission initiatives and events including Erasmus+ and is also affiliated to the European Trade Union Committee for Education. Connect Trade Union supports and promotes quality apprenticeships through its participation on national apprenticeship reviews as a subject matter expert on behalf of Solas. The Connect Trade Union also engages with employer representative bodies to promote apprenticeship standards.
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