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Alternance training

Education or training combining periods in an education institution or training centre and in the workplace.

Comment:

The alternance scheme can take place on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis.
Depending on the country and applicable status, participants may be contractually linked to the employer and receive remuneration;
the German dual system (duales System) is an example of alternance training."

Source:
Cedefop, Glossary. Terminology of European education and training policy, (last accessed 10/2024)
Cedefop, Glossary. Terminology of European education and training policy, (last accessed 10/2024)
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