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Purpose: The closest candidates for being new entrepreneurs are apprentices and journeymen trained in the hands of craftsmen. Apprentices and journeymen receive one-on-one mentoring and coaching service from their masters during the process of upbringing. Various supports are provided by KOSGEB for the establishment of the entrepreneurial culture in the society and the coaching and mentoring service by professionals. It is very important for mentors and coaches to inform apprentices and journeymen about these supports and encourage them to entrepreneurship. In this quantitative study, it was aimed to determine the effect of coaching and mentoring on entrepreneurial tendencies of apprentices and journeymen. Methodology: Questionnaire technique was used as a data collection tool in the study. 413 valid questionnaire feedbacks were obtained from journeymen and apprenticesby using easy access data collection method. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, explanatory factor analysis, structural equation modelling and process named moderating variable analysis technique. Findings: According to the research findings, it has been determined that coaching and mentoring have a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial intent. Practical Implications: In the research, it was concluded that coaches and mentors (masters) had great duties in the heading of the journeymen and apprentices to entrepreneurship. Originality: This study quantitatively proves the effect of masters’ coaching and mentoring support on the entrepreneurial intent of novices and apprentices.

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