Effective June 26, 2025, Colombia implemented Law 2466 of 2025, which directly impacts how companies engage and compensate SENA apprentices. If a company is looking to operate, continue operating, or expand in Colombia, it is time to rethink apprenticeship contracts — especially for companies that are used to the old rules.

First: What is a SENA Apprentice?

In Colombia, a SENA apprentice is a student enrolled in a training program through the Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA), the national public institution that provides free vocational and technical education. These apprentices undergo structured training that combines academic study with real-world work experience with a company.

Apprentice Quota

According to Article 33 of Law 789 of 2002, companies in Colombia must hire apprentices depending on the number of employees:

• One apprentice for every 20 employees.
• One additional apprentice for every additional group of 10 or more employees, without exceeding 20 apprentices.
• Companies with 15 to 20 employees must hire one apprentice.
• Companies with fewer than 15 employees may voluntarily hire one apprentice.
• Companies may hire up to twice their required quota if they maintain the full workforce declared when SENA calculated the original quota.

Companies in Colombia must comply with the quota, either by hiring the required apprentices, or paying a monthly amount to the SENA (1.5 times the monthly minimum wage for each non-hired apprentice).

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