Implications of Apprentice Attrition to Manpower Need among Artisans in Lagos, Nigeria
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Apprentice attrition poses a significant challenge to the manpower needs of artisans in Lagos, Nigeria, as it disrupts the steady supply of skilled labor. This attrition impacts both the completion of training and the overall productivity of artisan businesses. The study investigated the implications of apprentice attrition to manpower need among artisans in Lagos, Nigeria. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design, targeting artisans in Lagos. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select 35 respondents, including plumbers, furniture makers, electricians, painters, fashion designers and metalworkers. The primary data collection tool was a self-structured questionnaire. Data collection was done via online survey, and completed questionnaires were retrieved by the researcher. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 was used to organize and code the data. Descriptive statistics (frequency tables and percentages) and inferential statistics (Pearson product moment correlation) were used to analyze the data assessing the degree of correlation between variables at a 5% significance level. Findings revealed a significant relationship between apprentice attrition and training completion rates, no significant relationship with skill proficiency levels, and a significant relationship between attrition and business output (manpower availability) of artisans in Lagos. The study recommended that Artisans and training outlets should restructure apprenticeship programs to make them more engaging and flexible, providing pathways for apprentices to gain skills without the pressure of traditional timeframes that may contribute to dropout.
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