GAN Global Apprenticeship Network

04/06/2026

Planning to expand or redesign your apprenticeship program? Start with clarity!

Our Quality Apprenticeships Guide and ROI Calculator developed with the Global Alliance for YOUth can help you assess what's working and where gaps remain, identify which parts of your program create the strongest value, and pioritize where to invest next as you scale.

Whether you're operating in one country or across multiple markets, having a structured way to look at quality and ROI can make your next steps more strategic.

Use the guide and ROI calculator: https://www.gan-global.org/publication/return-on-investment-report/

02/06/2026

Leading employers know that skill gaps don’t fix themselves. They require long-term investment, collaboration, and alignment between business, policy, and education.

WorldSkills International Conference offers a rare opportunity to engage at that level alongside global peers facing the same workforce challenges.

Don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/eBFZ-chi
Shanghai | 23–25 September 2026

01/06/2026

Alexia joined The Adecco Group as a PAM apprentice. Today, she is Sales Performance Manager for Île-de-France. Skills didn’t just transfer, they compounded.

Alexia's progression reflects a broader truth: apprenticeships work when they are designed as a pipeline.

At The Adecco Group, structured pathways, rotation, and consistent support turn early potential into long-term leadership.

Apprenticeships are not about filling entry‑level roles.
They are about building capability that lasts.

28/05/2026

We are proud to support WorldSkills Conference 2026 as a Conference Coalition Partner.

This is where employers, policymakers, and education leaders come together to strengthen skills systems that work for economies and people.

From 23–25 September in Shanghai, the global skills community will shape what comes next.

27/05/2026

The companies that scale apprenticeships successfully don’t ask, “Can we afford this?”
They ask, “Can we afford not to build this capability ourselves?”

Across GAN’s network, employers are shifting the conversation from cost containment to value creation through productivity, retention, resilience, and leadership development.

That reframing doesn’t happen in isolation.
It happens through peer exchange, shared standards, and evidence.
This is where serious employers learn together.

Learn more about our members: https://www.gan-global.org/membership/join/

Too often, apprenticeships enter boardroom discussions as a cost.
Leading employers approach them differently.

They ask:
• What capability are we building?
• How fast do apprentices become productive?
• What recruitment pressure do they reduce?
• What talent risk do they mitigate long‑term?

When apprenticeships are assessed only through cost, their value is invisible.
When they are assessed through outcomes, they become business infrastructure.

At GAN, we see a clear pattern: Programs that survive scrutiny are the ones that are measured.

Get your ROI insights here: https://www.gan-global.org/publication/return-on-investment-report/

26/05/2026

What does a future-ready workforce look like in a global financial institution?

For UBS, the answer starts early, with apprenticeships and work-based learning embedded into long-term talent strategy.

Rooted in Switzerland’s dual education system, UBS has built apprenticeship pathways that combine academic learning with real responsibility inside a complex, fast-moving financial environment. Apprentices don’t observe from the sidelines, they contribute to core business functions, develop professional confidence, and build skills that remain relevant as technology, regulation, and client expectations evolve.

UBS works closely with education partners, employers, and networks like GAN Global to ensure apprenticeships remain aligned with labor market needs. This approach helps UBS strengthen its own talent pipeline while reinforcing the broader ecosystem that makes high-quality apprenticeships possible.

By investing in structured pathways, mentoring, and continuous adaptation, UBS demonstrates that apprenticeships are not limited to “traditional” sectors, instead being a powerful tool for building skilled and resilient workforces across industries.

21/05/2026

The companies that scale apprenticeships successfully don’t do it alone.

Across our network, employers come together to:
• Compare what works and what doesn’t
• Align quality standards across countries
• Link skills investment to business outcomes
• Engage policymakers with a unified employer voice

GAN Global exists as a peer table for employers who see apprenticeships and work-based learning as long‑term business infrastructure. It is about reducing risk and accelerating learning in a rapidly changing skills environment.

If apprenticeships matter to your talent strategy, who you learn alongside matters too: https://www.gan-global.org/membership

Become a GAN Global member to shape apprenticeship policy, learn with peers, and show leadership on quality skills. Explore benefits, member types, and how to join.

19/05/2026

🚀 Annual Report Launch

We’re proud to share with you our 2025–26 Annual Report, highlighting a milestone year of renewed leadership, growing global influence, and progress toward quality apprenticeships worldwide. From Davos and Bühler Group HQ to the launch of two new resources on and navigating apprenticeships through SAP HQ, we brought together employers, policymakers, international organizations, and learners to advance quality apprenticeships in a tech-driven world.

The report also showcases how local action is driving . Across country networks from and to and , partners expanded access and demonstrated the value of . With new research, stronger collaboration, and momentum toward Shanghai 2026, one message is clear: together, we are shaping the .

👉 Read more here:https://www.gan-global.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GAN-Global-AnnualReport-2025-26.pdf

15/05/2026

Companies often ask us where to start measuring apprenticeship ROI. The answer is simpler than expected!

Three data points make a meaningful difference:
• Recruitment costs avoided
• Time‑to‑productivity compared to external hires
• Retention after completion

You don’t need to measure everything to measure meaningfully.
Start with one intake cycle. Learn. Adjust. Expand.

Measurement is about making better decisions.
Explore how our Quality Apprenticeship and ROI guide can help you do that: https://www.gan-global.org/publication/return-on-investment-report/

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14/05/2026

Too often, apprenticeships enter boardroom discussions as a cost.
Leading employers approach them differently.

They ask:
• What capability are we building?
• How fast do apprentices become productive?
• What recruitment pressure do they reduce?
• What talent risk do they mitigate long‑term?

When apprenticeships are assessed only through cost, their value is invisible.
When they are assessed through outcomes, they become business infrastructure.

At GAN, we see a clear pattern: Programs that survive scrutiny are the ones that are measured.

Get your ROI insights here: https://www.gan-global.org/publication/return-on-investment-report/