Article 2008

Hanging in there: What makes a difference in the first year of an apprenticeship

HA
Hill, Angela
 DL
Dalley-Trim, Leanne
Youth Studies Australia
Journal · Vol. 27 · Issue 1 · pp. 36-42
Abstract

A 2006 study of apprentices commencing with a Group Training Organisation in an Australian regional centre identified factors that appear to support apprentices in their first year. The research demonstrates that school subject selection and access to work related experiences while still at school make an important difference to completion of the first year of an apprenticeship. Critically, however, first-year apprentices also require a supportive home life to offset negative work practices in some industry areas.

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School of Education, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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References 5 References
1 Participation in and Progress Through New Apprenticeships, (2005)
2 Apprentice and Trainee Completion Rates, (2005)
3 undefined, (2008)
4 Factors that Contribute to Retention and Completion Rates for Apprentices and Trainees, (2001)
5 Australian Vocational Education and Training Statistics Apprentices and Trainees March Quarter Summary, (2006)
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  • EID 2-s2.0-48749084967
  • Language English