'They gave me an opportunity, and I took it': motivations and concerns of adult apprentices.

Autor/inn/en	Smith, Sally; Fabian, Khristin; Taylor-Smith, Ella; Barr, Matthew; Berg, Tessa; Bratton, Andrew; Kolberg, Mario; Paterson, Jim; Zarb, Mark
Titel	'They gave me an opportunity, and I took it': motivations and concerns of adult apprentices. Gefälligkeitsübersetzung: "Sie gaben mir eine Chance, und ich nutzte sie": Beweggründe und Sorgen erwachsener Auszubildender.
Quelle	In: Journal of vocational education & training, (2023) online first, 05 Sep 2023, 19 S.Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1747-5090
DOI	10.1080/13636820.2023.2255576
Schlagwörter	Work-Life-Balance; Lernen; Arbeit; Berufserfahrung; Höherqualifikation; Informationstechnischer Beruf; Berufliches Selbstverständnis; Universität; Berufsbegleitendes Studium; Studienmotivation; Betriebswirtschaftslehre; Abhängig Beschäftigter; Auszubildender; Erwachsener; Großbritannien; Schottland
Abstract	"In the UK context of an ageing population, degree apprenticeships represent a new opportunity to study for a degree while working. Apprentices are full-time employees granted time to study for a degree with a significant workplace learning component. The aim of this study was to focus on whether degree apprenticeships are working for adult apprentices (aged 26 and up in this context). New apprentices (n = 162) in six universities in Scotland, UK were surveyed to gain a better understanding of background, prior work and study experience, motivations and expectations. Results show that adult apprentices join apprenticeship programmes with significant work experience and workplace metaskills, together with a consolidated sense of self as a professional. Adult apprentices aimed to gain a degree while remaining in work, thus increasing skills in situ. The main barrier identified was the challenge of achieving work-study-life balance. The findings can be used to more closely align apprenticeship provision with adult apprentices' skills needs while reducing barriers to accessing and succeeding in apprenticeships. We make recommendations for more flexibility in terms of advanced entry and Masters-level apprenticeships, with better recognition of prior experience, motivations and anticipated challenges." The study refers to the period 2020-2021. (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku, © Taylor & Francis)..
Erfasst von	Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung, Nürnberg
Update	2024/1