Germany: Working conditions in apprenticeships
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German Economic Institute (IW)
In Germany, 71.4% of apprentices in 2014 were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with their training, according to the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB). However, its report calls for more, and better quality, apprenticeships. In December 2014 an alliance of employers, unions and national government representatives was set up to promote vocational and further training.
Sandra Vogel: Germany – Working conditions in apprenticeships
Expertise for Eurofound
German Economic Institute (IW)
Making Apprenticeships a Success: From Marketing to Hiring
In-company vocational training is a key factor in securing skilled labour. The first step in investing in future employees is to approach and recruit new apprentices. For many companies, filling the apprenticeship positions they offer is a challenge.
IW
Is Lifelong Learning the Key to Later Retirement?
There appears to be a connection between lifelong learning and remaining longer active in the labour market.
IW