This briefing examines reforms to Germany’s respected apprenticeship system and offers three lessons that Canada can use to reform its own apprenticeship system.
Harmonization and Responsiveness: Lessons from German Apprenticeship Reforms
Harmonization and Responsiveness: Lessons from German Apprenticeship Reforms
People and Culture
Skills and Workforce Development
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Germany’s approach of ongoing review and reform has created a well-coordinated apprenticeship system that other countries look to for ideas and inspiration. Collaboration between governments, businesses, and other stakeholders, as well as a nimble reform process, help align training programs with innovations and changes in the workplace, creating more employable apprentices.
Canada should look to the ongoing improvement process in Germany to inform its own efforts to enhance apprenticeship opportunities and systems.
This briefing examines reforms to Germany’s respected apprenticeship system and offers three lessons that Canada can use to reform its own apprenticeship system.
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