(1) Each variable contains a percentage of covariance

(2) Degree of satisfaction from the benefits of the apprenticeship

(3) Degree of satisfaction with the quality of the program.

(4) Employers and apprentices answered almost the same to the research questions

(10% margin).

(5) There is a statistically significant difference in the responses of employers and

apprentices

Apprentices

Employers

Apprentices

Employers

1 Query Table 4

2 Query Table 5

1. Degree of satisfaction with the offered knowledge and skills

√

Employers were more satisfied with the knowledge they have provided, than the apprentices with the knowledge they have received

2. Degree of satisfaction with the provided information about A.P.

√

The apprentices were more satisfied with the information received about the A.P. than the employers

3. Relevance between the work and the subject of study of the apprenticeship

√

There was no notable difference

4. Variety of activities at work

√

There was no notable difference

5. Apprentices were employed in different tasks beyond the vocation

√

A larger percentage of apprentices reported that they were engaged in subjects beyond their studies, compared to what the employers reported

6. The specialization acquired by the apprentice enable them to a great extent to cope with the vocation

√

A larger percentage of the apprentices considered that the acquired knowledge will help them to get involved in the vocation, compared to the employers

7. The apprentices took initiatives

√

A larger percentage of apprentices stated that they have taken initiatives, compared to the percentage reported by the employers

8. The employer had the appropriate facilities with the necessary resources

√

There was no notable difference

9. There was collaboration between the other employees and the apprentices

√

Apprentices were more satisfied compared to the employers

10. There was guidance from experienced colleagues

√

There was no notable difference

11. The apprentices were encouraged in when they had difficulty the workplace

√

There was no notable difference

12. The work place was suitable for the appropriate education of young people

√

There was no notable difference

13. There was an experienced executive of the same or related studies in the workplace with the apprentices

√ only for employers

√

There was no notable difference

14. The apprentices used the vacation leave they were entitled to

√

There was no notable difference

15. There were health and safety rules at work

√

Employers considered that safety rules were followed to a greater extent, compared to the apprentices

16. The 9 month period at work was enough for the professional improvement of the apprentices

√ only for employers

Apprentices considered that 9 months were enough for their professional improvement at a higher percentage, compared to the employers

17. The apprentices lacked knowledge/skills that resulted in difficulties at work

√ only for employers

√

There was no notable difference

18. There was cooperation between the school and the employer

√

There was no notable difference

19. The apprentices salary compared to the work hours was satisfactory

The employers reported in a larger percentage than the apprentices that the apprentices’ salary was quite satisfactory

20. Possibility of the apprentice to stay at work place after the end of the A.P.

√ only for employers

√

There was no notable difference

21. The knowledge provided by the school and the work place was relevant to the vocation

√ only for employers

√

A higher percentage of employers considered that work and school knowledge are related, compared to the apprentices

22. A responsible teacher supervised the workplace

√ only for employers

√

Employers were more satisfied with the supervision of teachers in the workplace, compared to the apprentices

23. The employees treated the apprentice as an active and equal member of the work place

√ only for apprentices

√

There was no notable difference

24. The apprenticeship program met the apprentices and the employers expectations

√

Apprentices were more satisfied, compared to the employers

25. The apprentices dealt with real working conditions

√ only for employers

√

There was no notable difference

26. During the program the apprentices comprehended the vocation

√

A larger percentage of apprentices considered that they have comprehended the vocation, compared to the employers

27. The apprentices acquired skills/knowledge in order to claim a job in the future

√

A larger percentage of apprentices considered that with the knowledge they had acquired they could more easily claim a place in the labor market, compared to the employers

28. Degree of satisfaction with the coordination of the whole A.P.

√

Employers were more satisfied with the coordination of the program, compared to the apprentices

29. At the end of the program the apprentices were considered to be fully trained in the vocation

√

A greater percentage of apprentices considered that they were fully trained by the end of the A.P. compared to the employers

30. Degree of recommendation for the A.P. by apprentices/employers

√

More apprentices would recommend apprenticeships than the employers

31. Demand for letters of recommendation

A greater percentage of apprentices had requested a letter of recommendation, compared to what the employers reported

32. Degree of satisfaction with the quality of the whole A.P.

√

Employers were more satisfied with the quality of the program, compared to the apprentices

33. Degree of satisfaction with the benefits of the A.P.

√

Apprentices were more satisfied with the benefits they had gained from the apprenticeship, compared to the employers