Are you a national or international organisation representing apprentices and VET learners? 
Do you want your ideas to help shape European policies? 
Are you looking to collaborate and exchange expertise with others facing similar challenges?
If so, you are in the right place!

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The European Apprentices Network (EAN) is launching a new Membership Call, which will be running until December 9, 2025. In an effort to revitalise the work of the network, we are looking for organisations eager to bring innovative, fresh perspectives on EU VET policies and practices to our table. 

As a member, you will be invited to:

• attend online and offline meetings throughout the year, 
• contribute to EAN documents and activities (consultations, communication efforts…), 
• share your policies and best practices with other Members, and 
• support during the organisation of events and activities.

In return, you will gain the possibility of:

• integrating your students’ perspective into the EAN’s efforts to shape European policies on VET, 
• participating in international events, 
• gaining visibility at international level, 
• collaborating with similar organisations from other European countries, and 
• discussing solutions to common challenges together. 

The criteria for application are simple. We welcome organisations that are:

• working at European or national level
• representing the interests of VET learners and/or apprentices, including young people
• democratic, meaning that apprentices and VET learners have the possibility to be part of your leadership and decision-making bodies
• able to nominate a contact person, someone who will interact with the EAN on your behalf

Applications will be reviewed by the current EAN Coordinator (at the moment the Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions, OBESSU) together with EAN Members, based on the criteria above and the motivation expressed in your application.

If you are interested, check our Membership Call down below. Inside, you will find a more detailed description of the call and criteria, and a link to the application form.

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If you have any questions, reach out to us at ean@obessu.org

We look forward to welcoming you as a new EAN Member!