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Apprenticeships: Good for workers. Good for industry

An industry-based apprenticeship programme in Indonesia is creating employment opportunities for young workers and a new generation of workers for industry.

Zanzibar collaborates with ILO to develop first Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme

Zanzibar’s Vocational Training Authority (VTA) organised the workshop to develop pilot competency standards for RPL in 3 occupations

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Producing skilled workers linked with needs of industries

SMK Mitra Industri MM2100 has developed four types of partnerships with the industries, aimed to not only improve its students’ working skills but also to enhance the capabilities of its teachers and instructors according to the changing needs of...

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A synergy between polytechnics and industries to produce skilled workers

The world of work needs professional and skilled workers. A strong synergy between polytechnics and industries, as shown by Politeknik APP Jakarta, is able to ensure the absorption of polytechnic graduates by the industries.

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Promoting collaboration between TVET institutions and industries in Indonesia

Three best practices on partnership and collaboration between educational/training institutions and industries were documented as ways to prepare and create a skilled and ready-for-work generation in Indonesia.

The ILO Apprenticeship Programme focuses on Arusha and Zanzibar trainers in Tanzania

Over 110 hotel supervisors and trainers coached on using Apprenticeship tools

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Five Indonesian trade union confederations declare their support to the quality apprenticeship

Trade unions have an important, strategic role in ensuring the implementation of the quality apprenticeship in the country. Five trade unions confederations have declared their supports.

Adapting to the fast changing skills demand with apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are important as they are proven effective in adapting to changing skills demand of the economy, a cost-effective and proven method of providing skills to people. Kazutoshi Chatani, ILO's Employment Specialist, explained about the...

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Bridging Indonesia's skills gap through partnership between industry - vocational education and training

Skills mismatch is one of the reasons of unemployment in Indonesia. Skills needs of enterprises are often not well-communicated or understood by technical education and vocational training (TVET).

Quality apprenticeship workshop: renaissance for youth employment challenges in the new context in China

The ILO hosted quality apprenticeship workshop to assist its Chinese partners in addressing youth employment issues in the new context.

ILO Skills-Up Certified Programme Apprentices graduate at the State University of Zanzibar

H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein, President of Zanzibar awards Programme graduate for best performance

ILO-Skills-Up Apprentices set to graduate in Zanzibar Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein, the President of Zanzibar to officiate at the occasion on 23...

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Companies and apprentices: A story of mutual benefit

To continue promoting the benefits of apprenticeship programme for both companies and job seekers, the ILO and its partners shared best practices on quality apprenticeship programmes.

ILO launches Soft skills training for apprenticeship graduates in Tanzania 18-22 March, Arusha.

Targeted at filling skills-gap among the apprenticeship programme beneficiaries

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Sensitizing journalists on quality apprenticeship

To better engage journalists and media organizations on issues related to quality apprenticeship, the ILO organized a two-day media training that would be followed by a media fellowship programme.

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Raising skills and boosting jobs prospects through apprenticeships

To further strengthen the national efforts in skills development through apprenticeships, the ILO has developed a joint force with the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo).

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Indonesia continues to improve skills development through industry - vocational education and training partnership

To further strengthen its national efforts in skills development through apprenticeships, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs in collaboration with the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) and the ILO is conducting a one-day Seminar...

Apprenticeship scheme offers Jordanian and Syrian women chance to sell to IKEA

A new ILO-supported sewing and embroidery apprenticeship programme in Jordan aims to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for vulnerable Jordanian and Syrian women.

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Using social media to build the National Apprenticeship Network

Social media is a popular means of interaction for youth, in which they create, share and exchange information in virtual communities and networks. The ILO conducted a social media training for youth as a means to promote the National Apprenticeship...

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From young informal worker to qualified hotel employee

ILO’s support for quality apprenticeships is making decent work a reality for young people in Tanzania. Now, as part of the search for more solutions to Africa’s youth employment challenge, the global initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth is calling...