The Council of the EU adopts a European framework for the apprentices training of quality and effective

The Council today adopted a recommendation on a framework for quality and effective apprenticeships which will help young people to enter the world of work.

The recommendation encourages the development of a highly skilled and qualified workforce which is responsive to the needs of the labour market. By applying common criteria for the quality and effectiveness of apprenticeships, member states will be better able to develop and promote their national apprenticeship schemes.

According to Biser Petkov, President of the Council and Minister for Labour and Social Policies of Bulgaria: “It’s very positive that in a short period of time the Council managed to reach a common understanding for the quality and effectiveness criteria to be used to maintain and develop the national apprenticeship schemes. It’s a step in the right direction to support further young people’s entry in the labour market, as well as adults’ career progression and transition into employment”.

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