EVALUATION OF IGBO APPRENTICESHIP MODEL AND REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP MODEL

Abstract: The evaluation of Igbo Apprenticeship Model and the Registered Apprenticeship Mode is the subject of the study. The ancient traditional method upon which the Igbo Apprenticeship Model is based is having a negative impact on its capacity to recruit young people into the system; in order to remedy this issue, the system needs to be updated. The objective is to analysis the relationship between component and mode of execution of Igbo Apprenticeship Model and Registered Apprenticeship Mode. The research questions and hypotheses were developed in accordance with the objectives. The study's population is 3501 masters in three markets each in Abia and Imo State. The sample size was chosen using the Taro Yamane formula, and the samples from the population were chosen using the criterion purposive sampling method and simple random sampling. The study used a survey research design. The type of relationship between variables was determined using the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC). According to the findings, there is a strong correlation between the Igbo Apprenticeship Model and the Registered Apprenticeship Model in terms of how the components are implemented. The study advises adopting a hybrid approach in upgrading the Igbo Apprenticeship Model. Keywords: Igbo Apprenticeship Model, Registered Apprenticeship Mode, hybrid approach, Component, execution. Title: EVALUATION OF IGBO APPRENTICESHIP MODEL AND REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP MODEL Author: NENE UGORJI International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies ISSN 2394-9716 Vol. 13, Issue 1, January 2026 - February 2026 Page No: 15-20 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 09-February-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18553352 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/EVALUATION%20OF%20IGBO%20APPRENTICESHIP-09022026-3.pdf