Developing apprentice programmes

Instituting apprentice-master alliance

Description

Developing apprentice programmes involves designing and implementing structured, work-based learning pathways that combine practical on-the-job training with relevant theoretical instruction. This strategy addresses skills shortages, youth unemployment, and workforce mismatches by equipping participants with industry-specific competencies and real-world experience. Effective apprentice programmes foster collaboration between employers, educational institutions, and trainees, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified workers and supporting economic development through targeted skills development and improved employability.

Implementation

The Apprentice-Master Alliance, a project of the Institute for Social Inventions (UK), links school-leavers and new graduate on a long-term basis with one business person with real skills to teach.