Member states showcase dual education schemes ahead of EU proposals

Five EU member states with successful apprenticeship systems have united to share knowledge with lagging countries, in advance of new European Commission proposals to promote the schemes as a way to address youth unemployment.

Business federations of Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland held a conference in Brussels on 26 April to brainstorm on how best to present and transpose successful apprenticeship systems to other EU states.

With youth unemployment soaring across Europe, the apprenticeship - or dual education - model is seen as an efficient way of bringing youngsters closer to the job market by building their skills.

Die Welt, 08.05.13: Germany’s unique key to success (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/3756891-germany-s-unique-key-success

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