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Title: Exploring Apprenticeships for Adults with Disabilities: A Systematic Review.
Authors: Karach, Alexa D.1 (AUTHOR), Ma, Junqi1 (AUTHOR), Burke, Meghan M.1 (AUTHOR) meghan.burke@vanderbilt.edu
Source: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. Jan2026, Vol. 64 Issue 1, p39-49. 11p.
Subject Terms: *Vocational education, *Health services accessibility, *Internship programs, *Job satisfaction, *Developmental disabilities, *Intellectual disabilities, *Quality of life, *Employment of people with disabilities, *People with disabilities, *Supported employment, *Employment, *Adults, Research funding, Descriptive statistics, Systematic reviews, Health outcome assessment
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: Background: Compared to the general population, adults with disabilities often have poor employment rates. Apprenticeships offer one way to improve employment outcomes; yet, it is unclear whether apprenticeships have been effective among adults with disabilities. Objective: Our objective was to explore apprenticeships among adults with disabilities. Method: We conducted a systematic literature review of 19 studies which examined apprenticeships among adults with disabilities. Results: The studies were inconsistent in their characterization of disability and/or the nature of the apprenticeship. Yet, overall, most studies reported that apprenticeships were effective for adults with disabilities. In spite of their effectiveness, stakeholders often have negative views of apprenticeships for adults with disabilities. Conclusion: Implications for research and practice are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Background: Compared to the general population, adults with disabilities often have poor employment rates. Apprenticeships offer one way to improve employment outcomes; yet, it is unclear whether apprenticeships have been effective among adults with disabilities. Objective: Our objective was to explore apprenticeships among adults with disabilities. Method: We conducted a systematic literature review of 19 studies which examined apprenticeships among adults with disabilities. Results: The studies were inconsistent in their characterization of disability and/or the nature of the apprenticeship. Yet, overall, most studies reported that apprenticeships were effective for adults with disabilities. In spite of their effectiveness, stakeholders often have negative views of apprenticeships for adults with disabilities. Conclusion: Implications for research and practice are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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