'With a little help from my friends' ... the role of informal support systems and life skill development in enhancing successful transitions
Many apprentices are in an important transitional phase as they move from school to work. If not negotiated successfully these transitions may be associated with increased risks for poor health and/or mental health outcomes. Apprentices' personal life skills and the available support systems are important factors in assisting them to successfully negotiate these transitions and complete their apprenticeship. The focus of findings reported here are on construction industry apprentices. Blue-collar workers, such as those in the construction industry, comprise a significant proportion (32 per cen ... Show more
Authors: Du Plessis, Karin; Corney, Tim
Published: Melbourne, Victoria, AVETRA, 2011
Resource type: Conference paper
Physical description: 7 p.
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