The concept of an apprentice or apprenticeship goes back centuries. Traditionally, they were a way for people to learn a trade from a master craftsman, in return for helping that person with their business.
The technology industry is now applying that same concept to software developers – offering an apprentice on-the-job-training rather than paying for training at college or a coding bootcamp.
How do these apprenticeships work? What are their advantages for employers and employees alike? And where in an overall talent sourcing strategy does an apprentice model fit?
We discusses the different apprenticeships and how companies can take advantage of this modernized form of talent sourcing. Listen to the full conversation below.
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