In the world of apprenticeships, we often focus on the apprentices themselves or the broader organisational benefits. But what about the unsung heroes who make a significant contribution to the success of apprenticeship programmes? Our groundbreaking new report shines a spotlight on apprentice supervisors and line managers – revealing their challenges, successes, and the tremendous value they bring to apprenticeship programmes.
Based on responses from 256 apprentice supervisors/line managers across various industries, our research addresses a critical gap in understanding. Read the full report.
The findings reveal fascinating insights about:
- How confident apprentice supervisors feel about their role
- What they think is important when it comes to supervising apprentices, and how well they think they’re performing in these areas
- Their main challenges when it comes to apprentice supervision
- The value they believe apprenticeships bring to apprentices, teams, and the supervisors themselves.
The report is a must-read for HR and L&D professionals, and senior leaders within organisations, as well as anyone who currently supervises apprentices or is contemplating doing so in the future. It offers practical guidance based on real experiences and proven best practices. You’ll discover:
- Strategies for balancing supervision time with other responsibilities
- Techniques for keeping apprentices on track with their learning
- Approaches for allocating appropriate work
- Methods for maximising the unique value apprentices bring to organisations
- Recommendations for organisations on how to better support supervisors through training, communities of practice, and recognition programmes.
You can access the full research report here.