Case Study: Creating an 'Elite' Construction Apprenticeship Academy in New Zealand
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| Title: | Case Study: Creating an 'Elite' Construction Apprenticeship Academy in New Zealand |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Taryn Eparaima (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Training Research. 2025 23(1):2-19. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Construction Industry, Construction Programs, Career and Technical Education, Apprenticeships, Case Studies, Coaching (Performance), Mentors, Educational Environment, School Culture, Job Skills |
| Geographic Terms: | New Zealand |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14480220.2025.2470716 |
| ISSN: | 1448-0220 |
| Abstract: | This case study examines an innovative Apprenticeship Academy model from a Construction company (the Company) based in New Zealand. The study, based on interviews with 19 participants including apprentices and staff, reveals how the Academy's model differentiates itself from traditional apprenticeship programs through the implementation of a dedicated Apprenticeship Development Coach (ADC). Key findings highlight the significance of dedicated mentoring and pastoral care, strong organizational culture, leadership commitment, and structured learning approaches in apprentice development. The Academy's success is evidenced by high apprentice satisfaction, retention rates, and skill development. The study concludes with recommendations for the wider New Zealand construction sector, including the potential implementation of an Apprenticeship Support Network to scale similar support services across the industry. This model demonstrates how targeted investment in apprentice development can benefit both employers and employees while addressing industry-wide skills shortages. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1467952 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This case study examines an innovative Apprenticeship Academy model from a Construction company (the Company) based in New Zealand. The study, based on interviews with 19 participants including apprentices and staff, reveals how the Academy's model differentiates itself from traditional apprenticeship programs through the implementation of a dedicated Apprenticeship Development Coach (ADC). Key findings highlight the significance of dedicated mentoring and pastoral care, strong organizational culture, leadership commitment, and structured learning approaches in apprentice development. The Academy's success is evidenced by high apprentice satisfaction, retention rates, and skill development. The study concludes with recommendations for the wider New Zealand construction sector, including the potential implementation of an Apprenticeship Support Network to scale similar support services across the industry. This model demonstrates how targeted investment in apprentice development can benefit both employers and employees while addressing industry-wide skills shortages. |
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| ISSN: | 1448-0220 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14480220.2025.2470716 |
