E-Discussion on Quality, Innovative Apprenticeships for the Future of Work
The E-Discussion aimed to examine the role of quality apprenticeships, and other work-based learning programmes, as part of the solution to the challenge of youth unemployment and preparing workforce to the fast changing skills demands of the labour market.
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Ashwani Aggarwal
Ashwani Aggarwal is the ILO’s Work Area Leader for Work-based learning (WBL), Apprenticeships and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Earlier, he had worked as ILO’s Youth Employment Coordinator for Africa and Senior Skills and Employment Specialist in Africa. He also has experience working in government, the private sector and on World Bank supported projects.
Mr. Aggarwal has provided policy advice and capacity development service for skills development and youth employment to more than 30 countries in Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Americas and the Europe. He is credited with the establishment of innovative skills policy, systems and programs in many countries, which have improved the employment outcomes and social inclusion. These include quality apprenticeships, skills and employment promotion in rural and informal economy, skills recognition, recognition of Prior Learning, upgrading informal apprenticeships, public-private partnerships, gender equality, management of training institutions and competency based training.
He holds a Ph.D. degree in TVET policy, system and institutions. He has led many research projects and publications, and presented papers at high-level fora.