Social and emotional learning (SEL) builds key life skills. These include self-control, empathy, and good choices (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), 2024). This study explores SEL skills in Australian apprentices’ workplace training. It focuses on relationships and how people interact. This research used 144 surveys and 31 interviews with indentured apprentices across various trades at an Australian vocational training college. The study emphasises the importance of Social Intelligence (SEL) in apprentice training. The findings of the survey revealed that apprentices have high self-awareness but lack self-management skills. The thematic analysis suggests prioritizing planning and organisational skills to enhance interpersonal abilities. Assessing SEL competencies could inform the improvement of training quality. © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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