The apprenticeship contract represents one of the ways of inserting young people into the world of work. This is a type of contract that offers the opportunity to acquire technical and professional skills through a training course in the field. In this article we will analyze the main characteristics of the apprenticeship contract, the advantages for employers and apprentices and
the ways to conclude it.
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What is an apprenticeship contract
The apprenticeship contract is an agreement between an employer and an apprentice, aimed at the professional training of the latter. The apprentice is a person between the ages of 15 and 29, who has not yet acquired professional experience in the reference sector. The apprenticeship contract can have a duration varying between 6 months and 3 years, depending on the professional qualification that the apprentice intends to obtain. During the training period, the apprentice works at the company and, at the same time, attends a professional training course that can be organized by the company itself or by accredited bodies.
Who can apply for an apprenticeship contract
The apprenticeship contract can be concluded by all employers, both private and public, who intend to train a young person as part of a profession. The apprentice must meet the requirements set out by law, that is, be between 15 and 29 years old and not have already acquired professional experience in the reference sector. In addition, the apprentice must meet the requirements required for admission to the vocational training course. The apprenticeship contract can also be concluded with people with disabilities, with a longer duration than that expected for able-bodied apprentices, in order to guarantee adequate training.
The characteristics of the apprenticeship contract
The apprenticeship contract has some peculiar characteristics compared to other types of contracts. First of all, the apprenticeship contract provides for a trial period of a maximum of 30 working days, during which both the employer and the apprentice can withdraw from the contract without notice. In addition, the apprenticeship contract provides for a different form of remuneration than other contracts, as the apprentice receives a lower salary than that provided for workers with the same professional qualification. Finally, the apprenticeship contract provides for mandatory professional training, which must be carried out during the employment relationship and which has a variable duration depending on the professional qualification that the apprentice intends to obtain
.
The advantages of the apprenticeship contract for the employer and for the apprentice
The apprenticeship contract offers several advantages for both the employer and the apprentice. For the employer, the apprenticeship contract represents a form of long-term investment, as it allows a young person to be trained in a targeted way and to transmit the skills necessary to carry out a particular job. In addition, the employer can take advantage of tax and contribution incentives provided by law for the recruitment of apprentices. For the apprentice, the apprenticeship contract represents a concrete opportunity to enter the world of work, as it allows them to acquire technical and professional skills, to learn a trade and to obtain a professional qualification. In addition, the apprentice has the opportunity to perform paid work, even if with a lower salary than that expected for workers with the same
professional qualification.
How to enter into an apprenticeship contract
To enter into an apprenticeship contract, the employer must submit an apprenticeship request to the employment office responsible for the territory. Subsequently, the employer must identify the apprentice and conclude the contract, indicating the duration, the professional qualification that the apprentice intends to achieve, the salary and the method of carrying out the professional training. The apprenticeship contract must be registered with the labor office responsible for the territory within 30 days from the conclusion, under penalty of the nullity of the contract itself. In addition, the employer must register the apprentice with the INPS and the communication of the recruitment to
INAIL.
In conclusion, the apprenticeship contract represents an opportunity for young people to acquire technical and professional skills, as well as a long-term investment for companies. Thanks to the tax and contribution advantages provided by law, the apprenticeship contract represents a convenient form of recruitment for companies that intend to train a young person in the field of a
profession.
