Unleashing apprenticeship: from onboarding to professional development

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore the process and activities of apprenticeship from onboarding to professional development.

Design/methodology/approach

Literature was reviewed to highlight the important characteristics of cognitive and collaborative apprenticeship, onboarding and professional development.

Findings

The conceptual model was developed to identify the specific activities of apprenticeship at the onboarding, developmental and proficient phases.

Originality/value

This study enlightens the aspects of the way in which apprentices can make adjustments to their organizations and become proficient workforces.

Citation

Moon, H. (2018), "Unleashing apprenticeship: from onboarding to professional development", European Journal of Training and Development, Vol. 42 No. 1/2, pp. 110-124. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-06-2017-0056