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Taylor, Alison; Hamm, Zane; Raykov, Milosh – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2015
This paper provides a view of the experiences of former high school apprentices in Canada. Conceptually, we draw on the work of Bourdieu with particular attention to vocational habitus, as well as feminist writers who discuss the gendered construction of skill and gender relations in the workplace and family. Empirically, we present our analysis…
Descriptors: Females, Apprenticeships, Learning Experience, High School Students
Lehmann, Wolfgang; Taylor, Alison; Wright, Laura – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2014
In Canada, youth apprenticeships have been promoted as an educational alternative that leads to the development of valuable skills, allows for the opportunity to earn an income while learning and helps youth to gain a head start into lucrative, creative and in-demand careers. Yet, these programmes have remained rather marginal and continue to be…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Apprenticeships, High School Students, Student Surveys
Taylor, Alison; Freeman, Sheryl – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2011
This paper explores the value youth place on apprenticeship training and credentials. Our analysis of interview and survey data from former high school apprentices in two trades suggests that there are several influences on their attitudes toward completion of apprenticeship training. These include how they see themselves as learners and workers…
Descriptors: Credentials, Apprenticeships, Interviews, Surveys