I have to admit that an apprenticeship is by all standard of what I believe to be the fastest and most efficient way to teach children from the age of 13 or so! Schools, in the format we find them now, simply can't compete with the efficiency of such an idea and, thus, slows down our progress as a society. As you can red, I am highly positively biased toward apprenticeships and it is by the studies and documentaries I came across that I am aware of such fact.
I'm glad you son was able to find a shoe that fits to his liking, so to speak. Even more interesting are the side effects of this program which allows him to mature so much faster and in a very healthy manner, including the work ethics. Everyone wins! Joy... I strongly believe such programs are highly suited for any levels from high school and higher levels and everyone would win if we were to apply this method to all levels of teaching as it increases the leaning retention, speeds it up and also brings about a facet of the human relationships that are not only urgent to look at right now, but almost mandatory: People NEED to work with others, we can't forgo that one. Therefore, learning to work with others, even if the group is very small, definitely enhances our potential toward more sustainable human relationships!
You ask the question about the state of the apprenticeships programs in our country, I wish I'd know. Maybe this coming summer will be this perfect timing for me to delve in to this matter as I'll be looking for a job, now that' I'll be living on Vancouver Island with my Sweet Beloved. Maybe someone reading this post is from Canada and would have a clear answer positively pushing me toward a program I'd love to dive into?!?
Thanks for another good post that poked my interest. All for one and one for all! Namaste :)
I could see you in a new career as an encourager!
I have to admit, I have been known to be a motivator and even sometimes a trouble maker because of it. I do prefer your coined new title though!
Thanks, namaste :)