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The European Commission’s European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) webinar explored how apprenticeships can prevent gender stereotypes and promote equal participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) fields across Europe.

On 7–8 October 2025, the European Alliance for Apprenticeships and the European Training Foundation, in collaboration with Montenegro’s Ministry of Education, hosted the 10th seminar in Podgorica, celebrating ten years of advancing apprenticeships.

We spoke to Finja-Lee Bethke from the ETUC Youth Committee, as part of the European Apprentices Network (EAN)’s Advice Corner series. We discussed apprentice representation in EU policy, the ETUC’s gender equality and youth engagement work, and more.

We spoke with European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) Member BMW Group, a globally leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles with more than 150 000 employees and approximately 5 000 apprentices worldwide. 

The 10th European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) and European Training Foundation (ETF) Seminar will take place in Podgorica, Montenegro on 7 and 8 October. 

The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) has launched its 2025 Monitoring Survey, and all EAfA members are invited to take part.

The new factsheet from the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) examines how apprenticeship programmes can contribute to strengthening the basic skills of apprentices.

Making a pledge as a European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) Member allows your organisation to enhance its visibility, build connections across Europe, and improve the quality and reach of your apprenticeship programmes through collaboration. 

On 5 June, the EAfA Community on Green and Digital Transitions hosted a dynamic webinar highlighting how vocational education and training (VET) can equip learners with the skills needed for Europe’s green and digital future.