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Good apprentices sometimes need help too
One of the most powerful things Milly said in her interview was simple:
“It doesn’t matter how smart you are. If you need help, you need help.”
That is exactly why Learner Focused Training exists.
An apprentice can be capable, hardworking and valuable on site, but still get stuck with the theory, paperwork, terminology, assessments or understanding what a question is actually asking.
That doesn’t make them a poor apprentice.
Sometimes they just need someone to slow things down, explain it differently, work out where they are stuck, and move forward with them.
At Learner Focused Training, we work with construction apprentices in a practical, supportive environment. We understand the trade, but just as importantly, we understand that people learn differently.
Our approach is simple:
Start with the learner. Find out what they need. Move with them.
For an employer, supporting an apprentice is an investment. You have already invested time, wages, supervision and experience into developing that person. If they become stuck with the learning side of their apprenticeship, getting them the right support may help keep that investment moving forward.
Sometimes the smartest thing an employer can do isn’t push harder.