Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship systems are increasingly recognised as a key element to tackle the youth employment crisis. Accordingly, the ILO’s Call for Action on Youth Employment recommends calls for improvements the scope and types of apprenticeships in a manner that:
A tool kit for the design and strengthening of apprenticeship systems is expected to be complete by mid-2015.
- complements learning in the workplace with more structured institutional learning;
- upgrades the training skills of master craftspeople and trainers overseeing apprenticeships;
- includes literacy training and livelihood skills in apprenticeships; and
- strengthens community involvement, especially to open more occupations for young women and other vulnerable groups of young people.
A tool kit for the design and strengthening of apprenticeship systems is expected to be complete by mid-2015.