Abstract
The ILO works with constituents on improving transitions from school and training to decent work. Apprenticeship systems in the formal and informal economy are important means to smooth tran sitions and provide quality skills that are of relevance to labour mar kets. Work on upgrading informal apprenticeship focuses on building on local traditions and practices, improving the quality of training, skills recognition, decent work and the participation of women. Increased in ternational attention to and demand for quality formal apprenticeship has led the ILO to expand its work on apprenticeship with research endeavours and ensuing practical applications in member countries