Nnadiebube Journal of Education

Apprenticeship is an arrangement whereby a child or an adult, male or female bonds himself or herself to serve and learn within a definite time from a master who undertakes to teach his or her trade to the apprentice. The aim of this paper is to critically appreciate the Imu-Ahia system of apprenticeship, the whole idea of this system of apprenticeship, and its sustainability. Using critical analysis, the researcher finds out that apprenticeship has greatly helped in taking the youths off the street. It has also helped to provide a mentorship model between masters and apprentice, giving them a purpose worthy of emulation so they can continue the trend when they are established. The researcher hereby recommends that the Imu-Ahia system of apprenticeship be adopted in schools and enterprises as this would enhance young people’s employability and thus increase their employment prospects due to the fact that it does not only serve as a means of survival for the average man but also, it has proved to be the best business incubator.

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