We are pleased to announce that the Alzira City Council has been, since 2019, one of the active members of the European Alliance for Apprenticeship (EAfA), a network that brings together governments, businesses, organizations, trade unions, and key actors from across Europe to improve the quality, supply, and overall image of apprenticeship programs.

The EAfA was launched in 2013 by the European Commission and is part of the European strategy for employment and growth. Since then, it has become a reference platform for cooperation and the exchange of good practices in the field of vocational education and training.

In addition, the EAfA has established a series of specific objectives to promote learning in Europe. These include:

• Increasing the supply of high-quality apprenticeship programs, especially in strategic sectors such as energy and the green transition.
• Improving the recognition of skills acquired through apprenticeships, both nationally and internationally.
• Promoting the mobility of apprentices in Europe and abroad, through programs such as Erasmus+.
• Encouraging the participation of companies, especially SMEs, in the development and implementation of apprenticeship programs.

As a member of the EAfA, the Alzira City Council has pledged to increase the number and quality of apprenticeships offered. Through our participation in the Alliance, we aim to enhance the image of apprenticeships and promote their mobility, both locally and across borders. Specifically, we have committed to increasing the number of European apprentices hosted by Alzira through the Eurodyssee program, as well as offering more scholarships to young people through initiatives like the IDEA Movilidad scholarship. We also aim to improve and diversify our apprenticeship offerings by forging new partnerships with regional, national, and European organizations. By fulfilling these commitments, we hope to provide more opportunities for young people to develop their professional skills and contribute to the growth of our local economy.

In summary, being a member of the EAfA means that the Alzira City Council is part of a community committed to the development of high-quality vocational education and training policies and practices. Our goal is to contribute to the creation of a more prepared Europe for the challenges of the future, in terms of employment, education, and sustainability.We are pleased to announce that the Alzira City Council has been, since 2019, one of the active members of the European Alliance for Apprenticeship (EAfA).