This paper demonstrates that the share of apprentices exhibits a relatively strong seasonal pattern. This means that statistics on the share of apprentices such as those presented in official publications differ substantially from the actual yearly mean if they are measured on a date close to...

The vocational training system is an important factor within the German institutionalframework. Its high output of skilled and well-educated employees provides a basis for Germany's export success and innovation. In the last few years, however,growing concern has been expressed about the...

Die Bundesregierung wird voraussichtlich noch im Laufe der nächsten Wochen den Gesetzesentwurf für eine Ausbildungsabgabe in den Bundestag einbringen. Vor einer solchen Abgabe warnen Dieter Philipp, Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks, und Michael Knipper, Hauptverband der Deutschen...

This paper demonstrates that the share of apprentices exhibits a relatively strong seasonal pattern. This means that statistics on the share of apprentices such as those presented in official publications differ substantially from the actual yearly mean if they are measured on a date close to...

The German dual apprenticeship system came under pressure in recent years because enterprises were not willing to offer a sufficient number of apprenticeship positions. A frequently made argument is that the gap could be closed if more firms would be willing to incur net costs during the...