Analysis of the Relationship between Satisfaction with Educational Content and Competency Level of Student-Workers Participating in Apprenticeship Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze of the relationship between apprenticeship satisfaction and competency level among student workers participating in apprenticeship education. Methods: For this study, a survey was conducted in 2023 with 2,753 senior student workers participating in the apprenticeship program, and the collected data were analyzed for correlation and effectiveness. Results: The analysis results showed that student workers' satisfaction with the components of apprenticeship education, namely school-based theoretical education, company-based practical training, and company instructors, had a significant correlation with their competency levels. In particular, satisfaction with training company's instructors among the components of apprenticeship education was found to have the greatest influence on student workers' competency levels. Conclusion: These findings indicate that apprenticeship education, particularly the role of company instructors, significantly influences student workers' competency, extending beyond technical skills to include non-formal aspects like professional attitude. Based on these results, we suggest key policy directions for improving the quality of apprenticeship education: enhancing instructor teaching competency, fostering better relationships between instructors and student workers, and developing customized teaching approaches.