Upgrading Informal Apprenticeship in Jordan

UNDP YE project launch – July 2012

Characteristics of ApprenticeshipAgreement Acquire

Competence

Workplace based training integrated

in production

Apprentice is a young person

Cost is shared

2 Way Relation Embedded in a Contract

Apprentice provides work

Employer provides compensation and learning

CONTRACT

Why is there a need for formal apprenticeship in Jordan?

• High drop out and low retention after graduation;

• Trainee may be motivated by wage subsidies rather than committed to the field of work;

• Employer may be motivated by free labour rather than committed to learning process;

• Strong gender gap in terms of type of occupations and work after training;

Contract articles can include..

What is the content, the process of training and

tracking system?

What are working conditions and working

hours?

What assessment and certification?

Quality management: who will ensure the quality of the youth

production / services?

Can apprentice can set up new business in

same field? Be hired another business?

How long should apprentice work to

allow for cost recovery?

What happens if the contract is breached?

What liability in case of destruction equipment?

What social protection for apprentices?

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

Skills tracking system (e.g.: with UNRWA in Gaza)

Negotiate assessment and

certification with VTC system

Improving career guidance to ensure the choice of the young Jordanians is not driven by the wage subsidies but a genuine

choice of future occupations. In particular bring him/her to the

worksite from day 1..

Negotiate tripartite contract (training center – trainee –

employer) that includes all items

Gender awareness at recruitment time

to promote non traditional skills

THANK YOU!