Youth, trades and apprenticeships: community research project
Title
Youth, trades and apprenticeships: community research project
Author
Houghting, Heather; Rekha, Peter
Host Organization
Economic Diversification Committee
Host contact: Babbs, Trevor
Host contact: Babbs, Trevor
Supervising Faculty
Brunger, Alan
Department: Geography
Department: Geography
Reference Number
TP-471
Date
2004
Location of Document
Not available
Area
Haliburton County
Subject
Youth apprencticeship programs and employment readiness
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to examine youth in Haliburton County with respect to their employment readiness needs in terms of training and apprenticeships in the trades. Surveys and interviews conducted with students, government agencies, high school staff, and non-profit agencies form the basis of a qualitative analysis.
A literature review of apprenticeship programming both local and far-reaching introduces the subject and is followed by a detailed description of the research methodology employed. Results are presented organized around a demographic profile, youth perceptions of trades, and possible barriers to programming. Details of services and programs available to youth interested in apprenticeships are documented. A discussion of results and recommendations both for youth and community conclude the paper.
A literature review of apprenticeship programming both local and far-reaching introduces the subject and is followed by a detailed description of the research methodology employed. Results are presented organized around a demographic profile, youth perceptions of trades, and possible barriers to programming. Details of services and programs available to youth interested in apprenticeships are documented. A discussion of results and recommendations both for youth and community conclude the paper.
Publisher
Trent University
Files
Collection
Reference
Houghting, Heather; Rekha, Peter, Youth, trades and apprenticeships: community research project, Trent University, 2004