European Alliance for Apprenticeships Sets Sights on 700 Pledges by 2030

European Alliance for Apprenticeships Sets Sights on 700 Pledges by 2030

At the 2025 edition of the yearly high-level event of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) – a platform created by the European Commission, composed of a variety of stakeholders to strengthen the quality, supply and image of apprenticeships in Europe and promoting the mobility of apprentices –  EU Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Roxana Mînzatu underscored the crucial role of apprenticeships and vocational education and training (VET) in advancing the Union of Skills.

In this light, she called for a renewed push from EAfA stakeholders to scale up efforts, strengthen quality apprenticeships, and help the Alliance reach – and exceed – its ambitious target of at least 700 pledges by 2030. 

The Vice-President formally welcomed 17 new EAfA members during a signing ceremony, representing part of the 85 organisations that have joined the Alliance since 2024. These additions contribute to a vibrant community now spanning 43 countries, bolstered by recent national commitments from Ukraine and Kosovo. EAfA’s growing network has so far reached more than 500 members and delivered over 3 million apprenticeships.

EAfA members include national governments, companies and business organisations, chambers of industry, commerce and crafts, education and training providers, youth and non-profit organisations, regional and local authorities, social partners, professional bodies and networks as well as research institutes and think tanks.

More information on 2025 EAfA high-level event available here.

EAfA website available here.

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EAfA Pledge Application and Newsletter Sign Up Form to become an EAfA member is available here.