DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, AI, AND BLOCKCHAIN: THE FUTURE OF THE IGBO APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM

Abstract

The digital revolution has significantly enhanced the global financial system over the years. The development and application of digital transformation, AI and Blockchain in the Igbo apprenticeship system has reduced the challenges in the apprenticeship system in Igbo land, thereby promoting the growth of the future Igbo apprenticeship system.  This study investigates the impact of digital transformation, leveraging AI and blockchain technology on the future of the Igbo apprenticeship system. The specific objectives were: to analyze the implication to which digital transformation AI improve knowledge acquired from Igbo apprenticeship system; to examine the extent to which digital transformation improve transparency and trust in the Igbo apprenticeship system; and to explore how digital transformation can boost the Small and Medium Enterprise (Igbo apprenticeship system inclusive) and economic growth. The study adopted a comprehensive synthesis of insights from existing literature and case studies, the research identifies the extent which digital transformation improves knowledge acquired, examines transparency and trust and also boost the SME and economic growth. The findings highlight the important of digital transformation, between apprentices and their masters facilitate learning and improve access to resources.  Based on the findings it is recommended that there should be a comprehensive digital transformation within the Igbo apprenticeship system to enhance the knowledge acquisition of apprentices, increase transparency & trust between apprentice and the master and boost the SME and increase the economic growth.