GAN Global is a multi-sector alliance that focuses on convening and connecting businesses, governments, and international organisations to promote work-based learning (WBL).

OUR VISION is a future in which all individuals and businesses have the skills and competencies needed to thrive and to contribute to society.

OUR MISSION is to drive evidence-based action on work-based learning to achieve the best future of work possible through community-based initiatives around the world and advocating for an enabling policy environment. GAN Global supports implementation of work-based learning through convening and connecting public and private sectors to build and share knowledge and best practice.

GAN Global is a multi-sector alliance convening and connecting businesses, governments, and international organisations to promote work-based learning (WBL).

Why WBL?

As the world of work changes, many employers struggle to find employees with the skills they need, even though the workforce may have other skills and qualifications. This is referred to as skills mismatch, when education and training are not providing the skills needed in the labour market.

How WBL helps employers

WBL means that employees can be trained in the skills needed by the business, while simultaneously developing practical experience. This helps to reinforce talent pipelines for individual businesses and industries, with knock-on effects to the economy.

How WBL helps employees

Employees benefit because they gain the skills that they need to progress in the labour market, even if they do not have traditional qualifications.

News

Latest insights from GAN Global HQ, networks, members and partners and networks

The Business Role on Building Skills for Tomorrow and Ensuring Equal and Inclusive Opportunities

Thought leadership from Nazrene Mannie, GAN Global Executive Director and Member of the B20 Employment and Education Task Force and Special Initiative on Women’s Empowerment.

Business Strategies towards a Sustainable, Future-Proof Workforce

Bringing together companies representing various sectors spanning the globe, we explored how business leaders, particularly Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and HR Executives, play a crucial role in future-proofing their industries towards a sustainable future of work.

L’Oréal Joins GAN Global Management Board

We are pleased to announce L’Oréal, the world’s leader in the beauty market, as our newest member.

Social

Nine podcast episodes on lifelong learning, apprenticeship insights from Switzerland and Australia, and the ROI of WBL

Our new podcast episode is out now!

Give it a listen to learn how youth are faring in the pandemic and what we can do to get them out of #COVID19 limbo-land.

Newsletter

Each newsletter features joint activities and perspectives with member companies, partners and networks representing various sectors spanning the globe.

The GAN Story

The Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) was established in response to the high levels of youth unemployment that resulted from the 2009 economic crash…

The GAN Organisation

The Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) is a Swiss non-profit association based in Geneva. Like all Swiss associations, it comprises two principal governing bodies…

The GAN Leadership

The Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) was established in response to the high levels of youth unemployment that resulted from the 2009 economic crash…

GAN Members

Our corporate members are multinational companies who share a commitment to work-based learning (WBL) as a means of equipping their own employees…