Resume
The main reason of the low number of apprenticeship trainings abroad is the lack of information. There are also some structural conditions that need to be pointed out: the young age of the apprentices, time limitations, inconsistency of the provision of support and advice, complex funding schemes, limited options for destinations.
Conclusions
- Need of information about placements abroad and the funding opportunities and criteria available.
- The promotion of existing support and funding opportunities needs to be pushed.
- Information on the various other forms of support available, related to basic administrative practical issues like finding accommodation and placements/partner companies, arranging transport, etc.
- Preparation of the apprentices for the stay abroad on an organisational and cultural level, etc.
- More measures to raise the interest of companies for sending apprentices abroad.
Recommendations
- More opportunities for sharing experiences via suitable formats such as dedicated platforms, events, and testimonials.
- Increased amount of funding provided.
- Development of national strategy involving all relevant stakeholders (both in terms of formulating objectives and fundamental strategic approaches, and in terms of implementing measures/activities in their respective spheres of action or responsibility).
- Create a concerted public image and develop a joint campaign and corresponding activities to disseminate essential information about the support and funding options available, raise awareness of the advantages and benefits of practical traineeships abroad on a target-group-specific basis, and actively address/encourage discussion on any apprehensions/reservations.
This study generated several additional outputs:
- A lack of information also regards the possibility to go abroad for trainers.
- The monitoring of mobility placements abroad must be optimized, especially regarding placements without any funding.
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