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The returns to apprenticeship training

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McIntosh, Steven
Journal of Education and Work
Journal · Vol. 18 · Issue 3 · pp. 251-282
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This paper uses recent data from the UK Labour Force Survey to estimate the wage gains that individuals make on average if they complete an apprenticeship programme. The results suggest gains of around 5-7% for men, but no benefit for women. Further analysis extends the results by considering the returns by age group, by qualification obtained, by highest prior qualification and by industrial sector. A key finding emerging from this further analysis is the importance of acquiring level 3 qualifications with the apprenticeship. © 2005 Taylor & Francis.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom, Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Funding & Acknowledgements
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, EF
The Labour Force Survey data used in this paper were made available by the ESRC Data Archive at the University of Esssex. The research was funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, as part of a programme of research entitled ‘Skills for All’. I am grateful to Hilary Steedman for helpful comments.
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