Unemployment, the Great Recession, and apprenticeship attrition in the U.S.

Bilginsoy, Cihan

doi:10.1080/13636820.2017.1392999

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“…Greig (2019) found that a high local unemployment rate leads to an improvement in completion rates in Scotland. In contrast, Bilginsoy (2018) demonstrated that the non-completion rate and unemployment rate have a positive relationship in the US. The observed variances could be due to labour mobility across various cities in the US.…”

Section: Factors Responsible For Non-completion Of the Apprenticeship Training Programmementioning

confidence: 90%

“…Given the desire to the increase participation of under-represented groups in the construction sector, there is a need to develop strategies for improving the completion rates of apprenticeship among minorities. (Berik and Bilginsoy, 2000;Berik et al, 2011;Bilginsoy, 2018;Donkor, 2012;Filliettaz, 2010;Fries et al, 2014;Gambin and Hogarth, 2016;Greig, 2019;Snell and Hart, 2008;Stromback and Mahendran, 2010). The outcomes of previous research show that a host of factors affect completion rates of apprenticeship programmes for craftspeople.…”

Section: Factors Responsible For Non-completion Of the Apprenticeship Training Programmementioning

confidence: 99%

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Strategies for improving construction craftspeople apprenticeship training programme: Evidence from the UK

Daniel

Oshodi

Arif

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Journal of Cleaner Production

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Section: Factors Responsible For Non-completion Of the Apprenticeship Training Programmementioning

confidence: 90%

Section: Factors Responsible For Non-completion Of the Apprenticeship Training Programmementioning

confidence: 99%

Strategies for improving construction craftspeople apprenticeship training programme: Evidence from the UK

Daniel

Oshodi

Arif

et al. 2020

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…There are many more nonjoint programs, but they train a smaller share of apprentices overall (U.S. Department of Labor, 2021). One of the most salient findings from my analysis was that joint programs have generally better outcomes, including the highest exit wages (Kuehn, 2019), higher enrollments, longer programs and higher completion rates, and lower attrition rates than nonjoint programs (Argyres & Moir, 2008;Bilginsoy, 2005Bilginsoy, , 2007Bilginsoy, , 2018Bradley & Herzenberg, 2002;Public Sector Consultants Inc., 2017). Joint programs have a well-established history of emphasizing quality and safety and successfully preparing apprentices for stable careers (Nehls, 2019).…”

Section: Theme 3: Outcomes For Minoritized Groupsmentioning

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What We Know About Registered Apprenticeship: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of 30 Years of Empirical Research

Gallup

2023

Economic Development Quarterly

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Apprenticeship is a time-tested learning model and workforce development strategy. In the United States, registered apprenticeship (RA)—a structured form of apprenticeship that is regulated and overseen by government agencies—has been expanding from skilled trades into new industries. To inform this expansion and contribute to the understanding of how the model serves apprentices and employers, the author undertook a systematic literature review and a qualitative synthesis of empirical research, interpreting findings on RA over a 30-year period. The review identified 36 scholarly studies and an additional 98 articles from the practitioner literature. The synthesis derived three themes: expansion, benefits, and outcomes for minoritized groups, revealing gaps in research on the curricular and instructional design elements of RA that promote retention, completion, career advancement, and learning for apprentices.

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“…In one of the only studies that focused explicitly on the interaction between macroeconomic shocks and the performance of apprenticeship programs in construction, Bilginsoy (2018) uses national level RAPIDS data to assess the impact of the Great Recession on both attrition and completion. He reports evidence that for apprentices in jointly sponsored programs, higher unemployment rates (recessionary conditions) lead to longer durations in training compared to lower unemployment rates (booming conditions).…”

Section: Economic Rationale For Apprenticeship Training In Constructionmentioning

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Apprenticeship Program Performance and Macroeconomic Fluctuations: A Case Study of Nevada's Construction Industry

Waddoups,

Duncan

2023

Labor Studies Journal

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Apprenticeship training in construction is an important source of human capital investment for workers, employers, and society. We address the extent to which macroeconomic fluctuations such as building booms and recessions affect apprenticeship completion rates—an important indicator of program performance. Using data from the U.S. Department of Labor, we find that one of the most important determinants of performance is a measure of macroeconomic activity during the apprenticeship period. Apprentices that register into a growing economy, as indicated by falling unemployment rates, are significantly more likely to complete their programs than those who register into a recessionary economy. We also find that apprentices in programs jointly sponsored by trade unions and signatory contractors have higher completion rates and are less affected by conditions in the macroeconomy.

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Unemployment, the Great Recession, and apprenticeship attrition in the U.S.

Cited by 6 publications

References 10 publications

Strategies for improving construction craftspeople apprenticeship training programme: Evidence from the UK

Strategies for improving construction craftspeople apprenticeship training programme: Evidence from the UK

What We Know About Registered Apprenticeship: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of 30 Years of Empirical Research

Apprenticeship Program Performance and Macroeconomic Fluctuations: A Case Study of Nevada's Construction Industry

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