From 8 to 11 November 2021 at the Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School was held the first National Apprenticeship Week, aiming to promote apprenticeship in Namibia and highlighting the significance that it can have for economy, society and business.
The second segment of the 109th Session of the ILO International Labour Conference took place from 25 November to 11 December 2021 (the first segment was held from 3 to 19 June, as we reported in our article). Two General Discussions, on inequalities and skills, were on the agenda.
ILO Constituents reiterated the need to develop new strategies to reduce inequalities and boost skills and life-long learning.
The renewed declaration outlines the importance of avoiding the risk of losing the next generation of industrial workers by relaunching high-quality and effective apprenticeships.
It contains also a call for Member States to put apprenticeships in their recovery agendas and to allocate adequate funding.
G20 Ministries of Labour and Employment provided unconditional support to prioritising decent jobs for all and a robust and adaptive social protection system.
The B20 released its recommendations on the Future of Work and Education.