Army Apprenticeship Program (AAP). Analysis of AAP Participants. Phase 1
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to describe the findings of the first phase of the AAP evaluation. The objective of the study was to develop a historical and demographic profile of Army apprentices and to identify the possible benefits gained by the Army from offering the AAP. The findings of the study reveal that Army apprentices are predominantly male, even though nearly all MOSs in the AAP are available to females. Apprentices are slightly older and less educated when they join the Army. They have relatively the same percentage of mental category I-IIIA's, fewer IIIBs, and a higher percentage of category IVs as compared to Army soldiers in general. Apprentices enlisted for longer terms of services; received fewer enlisted cash bonuses and signed-up for more educational incentives than soldiers from the NPS accession population. The SQT is the Army's principal diagnostic instrument for evaluation of training, performance, and readiness. Although apprentices were previously determined to have slightly lower mental aptitudes and education attainment, in most instances, apprentices performed higher on the SQT at all skill levels than those soldiers who did not participate in the AAP.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 25, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA242023
Entities
People
- Martin R. Walker