THE IMPACT OF APPRENTICESHIP IN THE EXAMINATION OF MANPOWER IN NIGERIA(A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU METROPOLIS)

This research study attempts to give an incept analysis of the impacts of apprenticeship in the training of manpower in Nigeria a case study of Enugu Metropolis. For the purpose of this research work, the researcher made use of data collected through primary and secondary sources, such as interview, personal observations. Questionnaire and review of related literatures. The literatures. Text books and journals. The data collected were analyses. In analyzing the data, they were first presented in tables in some cases band then, interpreted band analyzed in the results obtained the findings disclosed that these are many effects of apprenticeship in the training of manpower in Enugu Metropolis. These includes: Varieties of highly needed manpower in technical, arts, crafts and trades are produced in Enugu Metropolis through apprenticeship training. Self employment rather than mostly dependency on whole collar job are assured after apprentices serving their time. Apprenticeship training in Enugu Metropolis help to reduce waste of material during performance by the worker. Graduated apprentices in Enugu Metropolis contribute to the manpower sufficiency in Enugu metropolis. -Apprenticeship schemes in Enugu metropolis to improve the efficiency of output in Enugu Metropolis. - Apprenticeship schemes in Enugu metropolis create confidence in the worker during performance. -Apprenticeship schemes in Enugu metropolis contributes in enhancing the educational advancement of the joining men in Enugu metropolis. -Apprenticeship schemes in Enugu metropolis contributes in reducing youths unemployment in Enugu metropolis. -Apprenticeship schemes in Enugu metropolis contributes increasing the standard of living of the graduated apprentices. -Apprenticeship in Enugu metropolis creates an enabling environment for cheap labour services. In conclusion, the researcher emphasizes the need for a continuous apprenticeship schemes in the training of manpower in Enugu metropolis.