The program will see more than half of study time conducted at workplaces, according to the municipality. Apprenticeship training will be offered within the plumbing and property program, the vehicle and transport program, and vocational introduction towards industry. Students enrolled in this training will undertake internships at various companies.
The purpose of the initiative is to bring study time closer to working life, increase students' employment chances, and address a need for more vocationally trained labor, as stated by officials. The high school and adult education committee made the decision last week. Additionally, the training aims to allow students to specialize in specific areas and remain adaptable.
Financially, the municipality assesses that the operation can start without extra funding, but if the number of training places grows in the long term, it may entail extra costs. The exact enrollment numbers for the initial cohort have not been confirmed, and details on which specific companies will partner for internships or the admission criteria for students are still being finalized.