A good mentor-apprentice relationship should be built on the following pillars. Furthermore, the key to ensuring a quality mentor-apprentice relationship is also dependent on mentors’ strong social skills. Having good social skills in such context means to be able to train in a collaborative manner. In the framework of apprenticeships, social skills are less about teaching and more about ensuring that apprentices are performing their daily tasks by following your guidance and encouragement. It is also about spending extra time discussing and reflecting on achievements and challenges faced by the apprentice, as well as how he/she could improve over time. In-company mentors should consider the following as being crucial when working with apprentices with fewer opportunities or from disadvantaged background:
