Apprenticeships: Future global trends
9th Research Conference of the International Network for Innovative Apprenticeship (INAP)
The conference will address several topics on apprenticeship, including: Making apprenticeships more attractive to potential learners and to employers, apprenticeships and the future: the economy, apprenticeships and the future: society, apprenticeship curriculum, standards and delivery, governance, including stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities, teaching and teachers in VET.
The conference will take place in Hatfield, England at the Fielder Centre, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield Ave., Hatfield AL10 9TP. Hatfield is less than half an hour by train from London. There are a number of hotels in Hatfield. The registration fee for the conference is £270, with an early-bird rate of £245 until 31st March 2025.
On the evening of the 8th May attendees are invited to join an optional social visit to the historic cathedral city of St Albans, including a guided tour of the Roman ruins of Verulamium Park and the Cathedral grounds, with a dinner in St Albans. This will be at a small, reasonable additional cost for those wishing to attend.
Keynote speakers will include:
- Ashwani Aggarwal, International Labour Organization Global Lead for Skill and Lifelong Learning Policy.
- Leesa Wheelahan, Professor Emerita, University of Toronto.
- Philipp Gonon, Oscar Valiente and Dr Matthias Pilz – a discussion panel on ‘Transfer of Dual VET’
- Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee, Chief Executive, University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC), University of Bolton
09:00 – 00:00 
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, England 
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