Increasing supply Improving the quality Improving the image Enhancing mobility Description of commitments and actions should to the extent possible, include indicators (qualitative/quantitative) and target dates. Pledges should not be funding applications or project proposals. If you are an employer providing apprenticeships and/or labour market integration activities for migrants and refugees, please consider also joining the initiative. Benefits By making a pledge and joining the Alliance your organisation can benefit from: Networking A European network of apprenticeship experts – Learning Sharing of experiences and best practices – Tools Access to guidelines, practical tools and resources – Information News, reports, funding information and invitations to workshops and events – Visibility Increased visibility and publicity around your initiatives – The European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships was adopted by the Council 15 March 2018. It stipulates seven criteria for learning and working conditions and seven criteria for framework conditions: Learning and working conditions: Written agreement Learning outcomes Pedagogical support Workplace component Pay and/or compensation Social protection Work, health and safety conditions Framework conditions: Regulatory framework Involvement of social partners Support for companies Flexible pathways and mobility Career guidance and awareness raising Transparency Quality assurance and tracking for apprentices The Apprenticeship Support Services aim to support Member States and other EAfA stakeholders in improving apprenticeship systems. The Support Services are built on three pillars: A knowledge-hub to share information on apprenticeship design and delivery, in particular • apprenticeships related studies, evidence or statistical data;
Increasing supply Improving the quality Improving the image Enhancing mobility Description of commitments and actions should to the extent possible, include indicators (qualitative/quantitative) and target dates. Pledges should not be funding applications or project proposals. If you are an employer providing apprenticeships and/or labour market integration activities for migrants and refugees, please consider also joining the initiative. Benefits By making a pledge and joining the Alliance your organisation can benefit from: Networking – A European network of apprenticeship experts Learning – Sharing of experiences and best practices Tools – Access to guidelines, practical tools and resources Information – News, reports, funding information and invitations to workshops and events Visibility – Increased visibility and publicity around your initiatives The European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships was adopted by the Council 15 March 2018. It stipulates seven criteria for learning and working conditions and seven criteria for framework conditions: Learning and working conditions: Written agreement Learning outcomes Pedagogical support Workplace component Pay and/or compensation Social protection Work, health and safety conditions Framework conditions: Regulatory framework Involvement of social partners Support for companies Flexible pathways and mobility Career guidance and awareness raising Transparency Quality assurance and tracking for apprentices The Apprenticeship Support Services aim to support Member States and other EAfA stakeholders in improving apprenticeship systems. The Support Services are built on three pillars: • A knowledge-hub to share information on apprenticeship design and delivery, in particular apprenticeships related studies, evidence or statistical data;
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