In this report, the perspectives of first-year apprentices (both continuing and discontinued) and pre-trade student are studied to explain the factors influencing young peoples’ decision to commence and continue with apprenticeship.
The report offers recommendations for workplaces, trade workers, training providers and ITOs to ensure apprentices can establish a sense of belonging in the workplace, and support them to complete their apprenticeship.
A supporting resource was also created specifically for learners thinking about becoming an apprentice to learn a trade.
Download the report:
Report | Belonging, Becoming and Being: First-year Apprentices’ Experiences in the Workplace (PDF, 1Mb)
Being An Apprentice (PDF, 600Kb)
Background:
A research project completed in 2011 that explored the workplace experiences of first-year apprentices. A collaboration of Christchurch Polytechnic of Technology, Competenz and the Agriculture, Boating, Hairdressing, Building and Construction, Hospitality Standards and Joinery Industry Training Organisations (ITOs).
Report and resource prepared by Selena Chan.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa National Project Fund (NPF)