The information presented in this database reflects the findings of Cedefop’s study on ‘ Financing apprenticeships/dual VET in the EU’ that was launched in November 2016 and carried out throughout 2017. Cedefop experts, Patrycja Lipinska and Vlasis Korovilos coordinated the project. Research was carried out by 3s Unternehmensberatung GmbH together with Visionary Analytics, JSC and IKEI Research & Consultancy, SA.

The tool brings together a significant amount of data on financing apprenticeships across EU countries for the first time. The information presented largely relies on the data provided by the national experts. The data was quality checked but may be further reviewed on the basis of the feedback received from the users.  To contribute to further refinement, please use the feedback form.

The database provides the links to other two Cedefop’s on-line tools: European database on apprenticeship schemes and Database on financing adult learning (in relation to the latter, the new/updated information will be collected in 2020).

The database on financing apprenticeships in the EU is the outcome of a team effort. Cedefop's contributors are:
- Patrycja Lipinska and Vlasis Korovilos (concept, data revision and structuring)
- Nancy Touissant, Michail Ioannidis and Stella Papargeris (web development and users support)
- Anthie Kyriakopoulou and Maria Karamanoli (technical/editing support)