Can apprenticeships save young people from the threat of AI?

At the Adecco Group, we are building innovative tailor-made apprenticeship programs that link youth, educators and employers in countries where our role as employer allows for such a solution. As an example, our Youth Employment Solutions (YES!) program in North America has introduced 2,500 students and educators in Kentucky to the merits of work- based training. We have secured permanent employment for 93% of participants in their chosen field and created a pool of skilled candidates through work-based training in the most sought-after industries, including healthcare, welding, IT, supply-chain management, business administration and engineering. Building on this best-practice and through continued partnerships with further States and companies, we pledged to facilitate 10,000 work-based learning opportunities in the US, with an emphasis on apprenticeships, by 2020.