GAN Global Apprenticeship Network

17/09/2026

Nestlé scales apprenticeships across the world by replicating the conditions for learning through structured training, strong mentors, factory-level responsibility, and skills-to-job transition pathways.

Scalability lives where structure and culture meet 🤝

15/09/2026

🌍 Turning commitments into action for social justice

We are pleased to share our contributions at the International Labour Organization's Global Coalition for Social Justice Annual Forum on September 17th. Join us on a high-level panel discussion on how and can help deliver international commitments on youth employment, skills development, and access to decent work.

We look forward to contributing the business perspective to this important conversation.

🎥 Follow the event: https://www.ilo.org/resource/news/global-coalition-justice-annual-forum-focus-turning-global

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Social justice goes beyond addressing inequalities, it’s about building a more prosperous and productive world where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background.

Let’s reaffirm our commitment to a future where everyone, everywhere has access to decent work and opportunities.

On 16–17 September, the 2026 Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice will bring partners together to turn that commitment into collective action.

👉 Mark your calendar: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EeZS5fFfG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

14/09/2026

Looking for a practical way to strengthen apprenticeship quality and measure impact?

Our Quality Apprenticeships Guide and Calculator are for employers who want to:
✅ Ensure sure their programs are high-quality and inclusive
✅Understand and communicate the business value of apprenticeships
✅Build more resilient and future-ready talent pipelines.

Keep them close as you review and plan ahead: https://www.gan-global.org/publication/return-on-investment-report/

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10/09/2026

As companies prepare for next year's budgets and priorities, apprenticeships should have a clear place in the discussion.

Our Quality Apprenticeships Guide and Calculator are designed to help employers:
• Bring structure into planning conversations
• Align skills investment with business priorities
• Make a stronger case for sustained funding

If you're preparing for budgeting and strategy discussions, now is a good time to review your training programs with these tools in hand. Explore here: https://www.gan-global.org/publication/return-on-investment-report/

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08/09/2026

When Kate joined Microsoft as an apprentice, she was placed inside innovation.

She learned SQL, Excel, and data visualization, then she led a project to grow cloud services adoption across customers. By phase two of her apprenticeship, she was influencing decisions rather than just observing them. That’s workforce transformation 🚀

Microsoft is proving that apprentices don’t just prepare for the future, they accelerate it.

03/09/2026

In a few weeks, the global skills community will gather in for WorldSkills International Conference 2026.

We are proud to participate alongside leaders and members contributing directly to the program, including Kathryn Rowan, Bettina Schaller, Irene Mark-Eisenring, Commissioner Cameron Baker, and Dr. Mardy L. Leathers, bringing employer perspectives to the forefront of future skills development.

We look forward to the conversations, connections, and outcomes ahead.

31/08/2026

🌍 Apprenticeships, ROI, and the future of work: What’s happening across the GAN Global network

Our August Newsletter is out with the latest from GAN members, partners and country networks. From WorldSkills International Shanghai to new insights on , , and skills development, inside, you’ll find:

🔹 Industry insights on building quality apprenticeships throughout value chains
🔹 News from South Africa, Nigeria, Switzerland, and Australia
🔹 Resources on the ROI and the value of apprenticeships
🔹 Upcoming events at the OECD and with the Swiss government

📬 Catch up on the latest developments shaping and around the world.

👉 Read the August : https://mailchi.mp/gan-global.org/gan-global-newsletter-august-2026

25/08/2026

At dsm-firmenich, apprentices are embedded in innovation.

Shannon rotated across business units.
Arthur gained entry into HR through mentorship and trust.
Louis helped launch a mediamatics apprenticeship for digital skills.

The pattern? Apprentices didn’t follow change, they drove it.

19/08/2026

Three industries. Three outcomes.

👷Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc.: ROI of $1.44 per $1 invested
💻Microsoft: apprentices driving AI-enabled transformation
🍫Nestlé: factory apprentices learning about product quality

Different sectors, same pattern: Where apprenticeships scale, industries strengthen.

17/08/2026

As countries rethink workforce strategies, skills development has moved to the center of the global agenda. WorldSkills International Conference 2026 comes at a critical moment, bringing together perspectives from every region to shape what’s next.

We look forward to contributing to these conversations in Shanghai: https://lnkd.in/giKYHZ9V