During the event, participants will discuss policy and different instruments used to involve SMEs in apprenticeship programmes across Europe.
Some of the topics that the discussion aims to explore include:
- effective ways to promote apprenticeships to SMEs at national and regional levels;
- challenges and barriers faced by SMEs when participating in apprenticeship schemes;
- incentivising SMEs to take up apprenticeships and identifying their needs;
- the future of apprenticeships in SMEs in the context of the digital and green transitions.
The event will be moderated by Simon Broek, senior expert in vocational education and training, and Director of Ockham IPS.