17. Apprenticeship Management and Talent Development

Situation

Apprentices are not optimally developed or drop out.

Symptoms: high dropout rates among apprentices, unclear development perspectives, generational conflicts between trainers and apprentices, lack of integration into the team.

Challenge

Goal: identify and promote apprentice potential early, optimize the match between apprentice and training area, strengthen motivation and retention.

Why it matters: apprentices are tomorrow’s skilled workers – the right support pays off in the long run.

Solution

Learning style analysis, motivation, social skills, teamwork – focus on development potential and willingness to learn.

Tool Examples

• Aivy → App-based assessments designed for apprentices, highlighting motivation, interests, and fit with training paths.
• Cyquest → Matching tools for apprentices and training programs, providing early insights into interests and career orientation.
• Thomas TEIQue → Measures emotional intelligence and social skills, critical for successful integration into teams.

A full analysis with more tool options, strengths and limits, detailed comparisons, and decision criteria tailored to HR is available in the PEATS Leadership Guide