BusinessEurope: How to improve the quality and image of apprenticeships

We have chosen to focus on how to improve the quality and image of apprenticeships in order to make them a more attractive option for young people. The reason is that there is evidence that well-functioning apprenticeship systems contribute to companies’ competitiveness. And at the same time they seem to be correlated with low youth unemployment.

What is needed is a comprehensive European strategy on apprenticeships to help all EU countries that so wish to develop well-functioning dual learning apprenticeship systems. We have identified twelve main recommendations on how to secure this.