Topics: Engineering

  • Are blue-collar jobs turning white?

    Are blue-collar jobs turning white?

    ​Manual jobs in European manufacturing are being transformed as blue-collar workers take on more intellectual tasks. This is a consequence of the increasing use of digital tools and the growing importance of quality control in production.

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    Are apprenticeships keeping up with changes in manufacturing?

    Apprenticeships are long established in manufacturing and are attractive for both employers and young people because of the balance between theoretical and practical education that they offer. However, in several countries in Europe and beyond, apprenticeships are lagging behind changes in manufacturing.

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