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Exploring mentorship in apprenticeship success: the relationship between construction degree apprentices and their work-based mentors
McAdam, Kelly Perrin, David
McAdam, Kelly
Perrin, David
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2025-02-04
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Purpose: Degree apprenticeships are becoming more established within the higher education sector, however within England there are growing concerns around the completion rates of apprentices. Whilst there are a number of factors which could be impacting this, the support structure surrounding apprentices throughout their programme is a key consideration. This study aims to investigate the support relationship between construction degree apprentices and their work-based mentors through the lived experiences of both the apprentice and the mentor.
Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted a qualitative cross-sectional approach, collecting data from three focus groups involving Level 6 apprentices from a higher education institution and their work-based mentors based in England. The data was analysed inductively using NVivo 12 software to identify codes and key themes.
Findings: The relationship between the apprentice and their work-based mentor is key to the success of degree apprenticeships. The data analysis recognised three key themes: knowledge of the apprenticeship process, support structure and employer provider relationship.
Originality/value: This study is an original contribution addressing a gap in the literature around higher-level apprentices and their work-based mentors, generating and analysing new primary data, identifying ongoing issues and formulating subsequent recommendations for practice. There are also implications for the current English apprenticeship model and those seeking to adopt or adapt it more widely.
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McAdam, K., & Perrin, D. (2025). Exploring mentorship in apprenticeship success: The relationship between construction degree apprentices and their work-based mentors. Journal of Work-Applied Management, 17(2), 294-307. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-08-2024-0102
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Emerald
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Journal of Work-Applied Management
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10.1108/JWAM-08-2024-0102
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© Kelly McAdam and David Perrin. This AAM is provided for your own personal use only. It may not be used for resale, reprinting, systematic distribution, emailing, or for any other commercial purpose without the permission of the publisher.
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2205-2062
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2205-149X
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