The Harmonising Apprenticeship Mobility and Standards Across Europe (APP Mobility) project, launched by a handful of partners from the EU4DUAL European University Alliance, aims to create a cohesive, efficient framework for joint dual education apprenticeship mobility across EU countries.
Project description
Individual policies for mobility are already established, but there is no unified approach to implementing them on a broader European scale suitable for university alliances. The APP Mobility project combines theoretical education with practical, workplace-based learning through joint industrial bachelor, master, and Ph.D. programs. By fostering international cooperation between universities and industry partners, APP Mobility envisions graduates who are equipped with unique, globally competitive skills gained by the new apprenticeship mobility framework.
Despite progress in vocational education and training (VET) across Europe, significant disparities remain, especially in higher VET. The project’s main objectives address the diverse regulations and practices in different EU countries, which currently pose substantial barriers to seamless student apprenticeship mobility and cooperation between academic institutions and industry partners.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the project are to:
- develop standardised procedures for credit transfer;
- harmonise work contracts between companies and students;
- promote joint academic-industry initiatives;
- enhance overall apprenticeship mobility and collaboration.
APP Mobility addresses these challenges by:
- Standardising credit transfer procedures to ensure fair and comparable recognition across EU countries;
- Developing harmonised work contracts to simplify legal and administrative processes;
- Implementing joint academic-industry programs that blend academic learning with work-based learning;
- Raising awareness and participation in apprenticeship mobility programs;
- Strengthening European Higher VET cooperation by facilitating knowledge-sharing and networking;
- Enhancing employability and career prospects with comprehensive support services;
- Advocating for supportive policy frameworks to promote innovation and collaboration in Higher VET.
