Career anchors and early career self-management

What is it about?

Young people have an option after school to be in education, employment or training. Degree appreticeships are an alternative to traditional university pathways as a form of education. The research was interested in how young apprentices on a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship contrue and construct their careers. Career Anchors was used as the theoretical framework. A survey helped identify young peoples Career Anchors. An interview with 4 young apprentices explored their expectations of a CMDA. 2 young apprentices kept a year long career diary which was thematically analysed. A final reflective interview with these 2 young apprentices on their diary entries concluded the research. Our career programmes could ensure that workplaces are supportive environments, that training providers support the work environment more and that coaching could provide more resilience and mental health support.

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