We uniquely examine the relationship between firm-sponsored training and product quality competition. Using an … confirm that British establishments provide more intensive training when their competitive position is more sensitive to …

with respect to the ability of their employees when training is certified by credible external institutions. We apply an … institutions at that the end of apprenticeship training can be signalled to outside employers. Apprenticeship graduates however … cannot signal their work-related ability – measured by a small voluntary bonus paid by the training employer – to the outside …