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Apprenticeship agreement

An apprenticeship agreement is "a written agreement that is concluded between an apprentice and a host enterprise or public institution and, if permitted by national laws and regulations, may also be signed by a third party, such as an Educational or training institution or an intermediary."

Source:
ILO, Recommendation concerning quality apprenticeships, 2023
ILO, Recommendation concerning quality apprenticeships, 2023
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The Recommendation on high-quality apprenticeships is a labour standard which intends to meet the dynamic nature of the labour market and give people of all ages the chance to continuously develop their skills. In addition to providing a precise definition of apprenticeships, the guideline establishes aspirational benchmarks for high-quality apprenticeship programmes. It emphasises how crucial it is to safeguard trainees’ rights and ensure their welfare throughout the apprenticeship period.

A contract wherein a prospective employer binds himself to train the apprentice who, in turn, accepts the terms/conditions of training for a recognized apprenticeable occupation emphasizing the rights, duties, and responsibilities of each party.

Source:
TESDA (Philippines), TVET glossary of terms (online), (accessed 12/2022)
TESDA (Philippines), TVET glossary of terms (online), (accessed 12/2022)
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This glossary of terms intends to provide the TESDA key players, partners, and stakeholders an online and updated TVET information, concepts, to bring common understanding and clarification on the use of TESDA terminologies.