Guest Editorial

Abstract

Purpose

Presents the special issue, which aims to explore some of the challenges that the apprenticeship system faces in different countries.

Design/methodology/approach

Introduces the papers of nine authors/author teams.

Findings

States that the special issue makes it clear that apprenticeship will survive and continue as a means of learning and as an institution retaining the support and investment of governments.

Originality/value

Introduces a useful issue on the subject of apprenticeships and their effect on societies and economies all over the world.

Citation

(2005), "Guest Editorial", Education + Training, Vol. 47 No. 4/5, pp. 249-250. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910510613910