... development solution by recruiting, educating, training, and certifying low-income individuals and members of underserved communities in construction trades. This approach promotes social mobility and job equity. Design/methodology/approach The study surveyed 114 students, alumni, and instructors from...

..., when embedded in authentic employer partnerships, high-quality provision, and relational pedagogy, apprenticeships can function as transformative sites of social mobility, personal growth, and civic participation. Originality/value The paper contributes a new conceptual model that frames...