10 Questions
True or false:The age limit for starting an apprenticeship has been extended from 30 to 35 years.
False
True or false: Apprentices aged 16 to 20 will receive a monthly salary increase of €50 net.
False
True or false: The minimum salary for apprentices aged 26 to 30 is set to be the minimum wage (SMIC).
True
True or false: The minimum duration of apprenticeship contracts has been reduced to 12 months.
False
True or false: Apprentices can now be hired for an apprenticeship contract throughout the year.
True
True or false: The termination of apprenticeship contracts will be made easier and less restrictive for employers only.
False
True or false: Some sectors, such as bakery-pastry, construction, and public works, will be allowed to increase the weekly working hours of their apprentices from 35 to 40.
True
True or false: Apprentices will now have the opportunity to spend a whole year abroad under the Erasmus program.
False
True or false: An orientation program will be put in place in middle and high schools to introduce students to different trades and career opportunities.
True
True or false: "Pre-apprenticeship" programs will be available to help students who do not have the required skills to enroll in apprenticeship training.
True
Study Notes
- The age limit for starting an apprenticeship has been extended from 26 to 30 years.
- Apprentices aged 16 to 20 will receive a monthly salary increase of €30 net and those over 18 will also receive a €500 bonus to help them pass their driving test.
- The minimum salary for apprentices aged 26 to 30 is set to be the minimum wage (SMIC).
- The minimum duration of apprenticeship contracts has been reduced to 6 months.
- Apprentices can now be hired for an apprenticeship contract throughout the year.
- The termination of apprenticeship contracts will be made easier and less restrictive for both parties.
- Some sectors, such as bakery-pastry, construction, and public works, will be allowed to increase the weekly working hours of their apprentices from 35 to 40.
- Apprentices will now have the opportunity to spend a whole semester abroad under the Erasmus program.
- An orientation program will be put in place in middle and high schools to introduce students to different trades and career opportunities.
- "Pre-apprenticeship" programs will be available to help students who do not have the required skills to enroll in apprenticeship training.
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