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Sharing good practices on apprenticeships in the TCLF sectors

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19 August 2025

Sharing good practices on apprenticeships in the TCLF sectors

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The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) is collecting examples of how apprenticeships are helping learners across Europe. These real-life stories will be used to showcase innovation, spark collaboration, and inspire new approaches. As coordinators of the TCLF Pact for Skills, EURATEX invites all organisations in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear to share their experience, especially where apprenticeships are linked to the green and digital transitions, higher-level training, mobility, regional partnerships, or inclusion and gender equality.

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Geographical descriptors

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Other

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Cluster Organisations

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Notified Bodies

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Social Economy Entity

Trade Unions

Other

  • Transition Pathway's building blocks

    • R&I, techniques and technological solutions

    • Skills

    • Social dimension

    • Sustainable competitiveness

  • Industrial ecosystems

    • Textile

  • Textiles ecosystem areas

    • Fibres, yarns and fabrics

    • Apparel and clothing accessories

    • Household/interior textiles

    • Technical textiles

    • Leather and fur

    • Footwear

    • Research and Innovation

    • Technology and Machinery

    • Waste management, reuse and repair

    • Business support and Communication

    • Not area specific (interested in more than one of the above)

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Why your input matters

Apprenticeships are vital for building the skills that our industries need. They prepare young people and workers for the jobs of the future, support the green and digital transitions, and make sure opportunities are open to everyone. By sharing your example, you not only highlight the good work being done in the TCLF sectors but also help shape Europe’s conversation on how apprenticeships can deliver more impact.

What you can share

The EAfA welcomes a wide variety of practices, from small initiatives to large-scale projects. For our sectors, we are especially looking for examples that:

  • develop green or digital skills;

  • expand higher apprenticeships;

  • promote the mobility of apprentices across borders;

  • strengthen the role of cities and regions;

  • advance social inclusion and gender equality.

Your example could be a new training module, an awareness campaign, a regional partnership, support services for apprentices, or any other initiative that has made a difference.

How to contribute

  • To share your practice, simply fill in the official template on the European Commission’s website:
    Submit your example here

There is no limit on how many examples you can submit. Each contribution will feed into upcoming reports and activities of the EAfA, giving visibility to your organisation and the TCLF sectors as a whole.

A call to our community

We encourage all stakeholders in the TCLF industries who work with apprenticeships to take part. This is an opportunity to show how our sectors are driving innovation, building strong partnerships, and supporting learners in Europe. By contributing, you help strengthen the voice of the TCLF Pact for Skills and ensure our achievements are recognised at European level.

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