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Sandra Vogel IW-Report 21. April 2015 Germany: Working conditions in apprenticeships
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Working conditions in apprenticeships
Sandra Vogel IW-Report 21. April 2015

Germany: Working conditions in apprenticeships

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German Economic Institute (IW) 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.

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Working conditions in apprenticeships
Sandra Vogel IW-Report 21. April 2015

Sandra Vogel: Germany – Working conditions in apprenticeships

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German Economic Institute (IW) German Economic Institute (IW)

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