Training agencies as intermediary organisations in apprentice training in Norway and Switzerland: general purpose or niche production tools?

In recent years Norway and Switzerland have introduced local training agencies (TAs), intermediary organisations consisting of firms involved in apprentice training. both countries, the starting point for formation TA was roughly similar: enabling more to participate Despite similar tasks, TAs developed differently two countries. evolved as general-purpose tools governance while they are restricted small niches. The article investigates these different outcomes using theories collective skill systems at level.