Factors that contribute to retention and completion for apprenticeships and traineeships
Authors:
Roger Harris, Michele Simons, Ken Bridge, John Bone, Heather Symons, Berwyn Clayton, Beverley Pope, Gail Cummins, Kaaren Blom
Publication date: 
26 July 2001
Publication type:
Formal report
Theme:
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Apprentices and trainees
ISBN:
0 87397 732 7
This study explored retention in apprenticeships and traineeships and factors that influence this process. The study is based on interviews with over 400 apprentices and trainees as well as with teachers, trainers and workplace supervisors. The study identifies a range of personal, industry, labour market, workplace and training factors that contribute to the likelihood of an apprentice or trainee completing their training. The study concludes with the view that retention is the collective responsibility of all parties involved - the individual, the employer and the provider of training.