Apprenticeships as a Unique Shaping Field for the Development of an Individual Future-Oriented “Vocationality”

With the labor market and work environments becoming increasingly dynamic, question of how young people can find their way to a sustainable professional future becomes ever more complex. This paper looks from different perspectives at apprenticeships, advantages limitations. The first step is description prerequisites that are necessary for career choice. In this respect, role guidance particularly relevant, as needs take into account both individual characteristics well aspects in order support Based on comprehensive critical literature review current interdisciplinary international papers, basic choice theory literature, theoretical framework set out linked empirical results. conclusion emphasizes high importance apprenticeships holistic personality development positive effect lifelong employment careers. It should be stressed success depends, large extent, structure vocational education training system, developments, advanced qualifications course working life.