Re:61% of “Entry-Level” Jobs Require 3+ Years of Experience
by walshemj on Wednesday March 28, 2018 @08:22PM
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I think 7 was the contractual term for the traditional "craft" apprenticeship blacksmiths starting at 14 - latterly 4 years starting at 15/16
For what's termed higher apprenticeships you either did a craft one first or joined later on at 18 or so.
The problem will come is that higher apprentices learn the fundamental building blocks and tech employers want people rote trained in " latest shiny tech"
Btw traditional apprentices where not guaranteed a job at the end, it was possible to sack an apprentice but you'd sack them on grounds on breach of contract. As they(or their parents) signed a biding contract - you could not make the redundant though.
Modern apprenticeships are normally direct employees now though - not sure about Germany though.
For what's termed higher apprenticeships you either did a craft one first or joined later on at 18 or so.
The problem will come is that higher apprentices learn the fundamental building blocks and tech employers want people rote trained in " latest shiny tech"
Btw traditional apprentices where not guaranteed a job at the end, it was possible to sack an apprentice but you'd sack them on grounds on breach of contract. As they(or their parents) signed a biding contract - you could not make the redundant though.
Modern apprenticeships are normally direct employees now though - not sure about Germany though.