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| Autor/inn/en | Ryan, Cathal; Faherty, Darragh; Spillane, John P.; Bradley, Jim G.; Issa, Mohamed; McMahon, Elma |
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| Titel | The Value Proposition of Construction Apprenticeships in Ireland: A Construction Management University Student Perspective |
| Quelle | In: Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, 13 (2023) 1, S.80-96 (17 Seiten)
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| Zusatzinformation | ORCID (Spillane, John P.) ORCID (Bradley, Jim G.) ORCID (Issa, Mohamed) |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| ISSN | 2042-3896 |
| DOI | 10.1108/HESWBL-05-2022-0120 |
| Schlagwörter | Foreign Countries; Construction Management; Apprenticeships; Student Attitudes; Value Judgment; Undergraduate Students; Social Bias; Negative Attitudes; Gender Differences; Social Status; Economic Factors; Influences; Decision Making; College Choice; Ireland |
| Abstract | Purpose: To examine the perspective of third-level university students in the context of the value proposition of construction apprenticeships in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach: The research uses a qualitative method, conducting semi-structured interviews with 20 third-level university students enrolled on a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree program in Construction Management in Ireland. Findings: The results highlight six themes. These include that society appears to be directly and/or indirectly steering students towards university. This is driven by what appears to be a prevailing stigma in that apprenticeships are not seen as an achievement by society. Also, apprenticeships are seen as a limited career choice, while also being one which appears to repel female entrants. Practical implications: If the shortage of new skilled workers entering the construction industry continues, construction organisations will not have the necessary resources to tender for, and subsequently, complete new work. Social implications: The perception of what could have been seen as potential new apprenticeship entrants, but ultimately chose university, is worth examining further with a view to industry addressing the shortcomings identified. This therefore can provide an opportunity to stem the tide of reducing apprenticeship numbers, while also providing a viable alternative to university for those who wish to pursue alternative routes of entering the sector. Originality/value: The paper uniquely focuses on the third-level university student's perspectives and what influenced their decision to pursue third-level university education over that of an apprenticeship within the built environment; an area which has yet to be investigated. (As Provided). |
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| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2024/1/01 |
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