Evaluation of government policy settings for apprentices
This project seeks to understand the extent to which government apprenticeship policy settings are working for employers, learners, and workers in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
The issue
Various government agencies invest significant funds in programmes and initiatives for apprentices. While these programmes may be evaluated at an agency level, there’s little understanding on how they work as a system. This project will use a mixed methods research approach, with a systems change lens, to identify policy improvements.
Intended outcomes
- A synthesis of “what works” for apprenticeships in New Zealand
- Mapping of the policy system for apprenticeships, roles and responsibilities
- Policy maker perceptions of strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for change
- Insights from employers and learners / workers
- High level scan of apprenticeship policy in comparator jurisdictions
- Triangulation of data and information from systematic review, policy coherence assessment and apprenticeship policy scan
- Co-design of high-level options of implementation
- Insights report with recommendations, including systems maps and data visualisations.
The steps
- Step 1: A MMAT-guided systematic literature review – March 2024
- Step 2: Modified International Labour Organisation participatory assessment of policy coherence – July 2024
- Step 3: Policy analysis and engagement – October 2024
- Step 4: Final report – December 2024
Contract Research Organisation: MartinJenkins
Project expected delivery date: December 2024
Project Status: In Progress
Contract Research Organisation: MartinJenkins
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