Overview,Practical Path and Enlightenment of the Development of Degree Apprenticeship in the UK
Continuously advancing the development of apprenticeship systems is an important approach for countries to foster their talent and skills strategies.Currently,apprenticeship system of the United Kingdom has evolved to encompass four levels:intermediate,advanced,higher,and degree apprenticeships.The introduction of degree apprenticeships has not only extended the chain of skilled talent development,but also achieved equivalency with general higher education.UK also enacts specialized laws and regulations to safeguard its development,develops a apprenticeship standard system to enhance the quality of talent development,and develops an integrated curriculum system to promote the integration of theory and practice.Drawing lessons from the British experience,China should enhance its institutional framework,create a favorable development environment for apprenticeships,enhance modern apprenticeship cultural identity,and reform modern apprenticeship evaluation mechanisms.
Degree apprenticeshipsUnited KingdomHigher professional education