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The impact of work-based versus school-based learning on cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes in vocational secondary education

Tobback, Ilse; Verhaest, Dieter; De Witte, Kristof - 2025

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The impact of work-based versus school-based learning on cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes in vocational secondary education

Tobback, Ilse; Verhaest, Dieter; De Witte, Kristof - 2025

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What works for active labor market policies? : a meta-analysis of RCT findings

Levy Yeyati, Eduardo; Montané, Martín; Sartorio, Luca; … - 2025

The past 10 years have witnessed a flurry of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) that shed new light on the impact and cost-effectiveness of Active Labor Market Policies (ALMPs) that aim to improve workers’ access to new jobs and better wages. This paper presents the first systematic review of...

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Expertise at work : new technologies, new skills, and worker impacts

Salomons, Anna; Vom Berg, Cäcilia; Zierahn-Weilage, Ulrich - 2025

Does educational content respond to technological advances, enabling workers to acquire new expertise? We study how digital technology transforms skill acquisition and impacts workers' careers. We construct a novel database of legally binding vocational training curricula in Germany over 5...

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Building on strengths : educational pathways that benefit Māori students

Sin, Isabelle; Minehan, Shannon - 2024

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Returns to education in Australia 2001-2022

Leigh, Andrew - 2025

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Returns to Education in Australia 2001-2022

Leigh, Andrew - 2024

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Returns to Education in Australia 2001-2022

Leigh, Andrew - 2024

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Returns to education in Australia 2001-2022

Leigh, Andrew - 2024

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Returns to education in Australia 2001-2022

Leigh, Andrew - 2024

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How to overcome rent seeking in Tanzania's skills sector? : exploring feasible reforms through discrete choice experiments

Andreoni, Antonio; Van Huellen, Sophie; Katera, Lucas; … - 2024

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Expertise at work : new technologies, new skills, and worker impacts

Vom Berg, Cäcilia; Salomons, Anna; Zierahn-Weilage, Ulrich - 2024

We study how new digital technology reshapes vocational training and skill acquisition and its impact on workers’ careers. We construct a novel database of legally binding training curricula and changes therein, spanning the near universe of vocational training in Germany over five decades,...

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Training Quality as a Dynamic Construct: Longitudinal Evidence of Changing Effects on Vocational Competence Development

Deutscher, Viola; Ma, Beifang; Kroetz, Maximilian; … - 2026

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Disconnected : the unequal impact of online learning on minority students

Gershoni, Naomi; Stryjan, Miri - 2026

Online instruction holds the promise of expanding access to education for disadvantaged groups, yet it often deepens existing performance gaps. This study examines its impact on highstakes exam outcomes, focusing on mechanisms driving differential effects for minority students. We leverage rich...

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Skill formation with siblings

Toppeta, Alessandro - 2026

This paper estimates a structural model of skill formation for children who grow up with siblings, introducing a novel variable, the "sibling bond," which captures how well siblings get along. Using data from the Millennium Cohort Study in the United Kingdom, I construct this measure from...

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Dual apprenticeships in Mexico : insights into the first employment

Hernández-Fernández, Jimena; Marsan, Erik - 2026

Context: Dual apprenticeships (DA) are a type of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) that emphasize the development of work skills through collaboration between the education sector and the labour market. DA are believed to facilitate smoother transitions to work for youth by...

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Digitization and school development : results of an interview study for the implementation of digital technologies at German vocational schools

Wagner, Anne; Gerholz, Karl-Heinz - 2026

Context: The digital transformation affects vocational schools and poses new requirements on teaching as well as on schools as an organization. For schools, the implementation of digital technologies in everyday school life is an innovation that entails a lengthy and complex process of change,...

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Knowledge monopoly and policy change : EU-backed VET reforms in Azerbaijan

Bayramli, Majid - 2026

Context: Azerbaijan's vocational education and training (VET) system has undergone a significant reform, culminating in the enactment of the Law on Vocational Education in 2018. Despite not being a member of the European Union (EU) and lacking formal political, economic, or cultural alignment...

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Circular economy : an international needs analysis for vocational learning in small and medium-sized enterprises

Wolgast, Anett; Pape, Caroline; Rocklage, Metje - 2026

Context: Extensive theory-based research on academic and vocational education has long explored the connections between emotions, motivation, and learning as drivers of behavioral change in occupational contexts. Emotions and motivations play a crucial role in shaping how individuals and...

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How Chinese higher vocational education and training (HVET) students determine their post-college pathway in the post-COVID 19 era

Liu, Zihao; Hordósy, Rita; Wedekind, Volker - 2026

Context: Vocational training has been a critical issue in China, where large percentages are regularly cited for unemployment statistics. In addition, Chinese higher vocational education and training (HVET) students are from relatively disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds and they are...

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The impact of on-the-job training on employee performance : mediating and moderating mechanisms in Myanmar's manufacturing sector

Naing, Than Soe; Weiguo, Fang - 2026

Energy exchange-traded funds (ETF) are innovative energy financial product that reflects the cyclical supply and demand of energy. This paper employs the TVP-VAR-DY model to examine the dynamic volatility spillover effects within the energy ETF market in response to EPU shocks, as well as to...

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From Training to Earning : The 7-Year Impact of Dual Apprenticeships on Youth Employment

Crépon, Bruno; Lestant, Eva; Premand, Patrick - 2026

This paper studies the long-term impacts of dual apprenticeships on youth employment in a high-informality labor market. A Randomized Controlled Trial in Côte d'Ivoire with four follow-up surveys collected over seven years shows that dual apprenticeships have sustained impacts: youth earnings...

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Service jobs and education : evidence from tourism shocks in Italy

Di Giacomo, Giuseppe; Lerch, Benjamin - 2026

We explore how unexpected temporary increases in the demand for low-skill service jobs in the tourism industry impact educational choices in Italy. We identify exogenous variation in the demand for service jobs using positive shocks to the tourism industry caused by terrorist attacks in foreign...

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Minimum wages and provision of training

Zigova, Katarina; Zwick, Thomas - 2026

We find a substantial and long-lasting positive effect of the introduction of regional minimum wages on training incidence and intensity. We apply a stacked difference-in-differences estimation to identify the dynamic effect of high minimum wages introduced in several Swiss cantons between 2018...

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Human-centred digital transitions and skill mismatches in European workplaces

2026

New digital and artificial intelligence technologies are fast reshaping skill requirements in the EU labour market, fostering skill mismatches. There are marked concerns about the potentially adverse consequences of automation and AI on employment, as well as the lagging competitiveness of EU...

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Pilot "Positief Gezond Werken in het MBO" : begeleidend onderzoek

Huijts, Tim; Ozaist, Martyna - 2026

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Beyond the PhD : skill profiles in academic, non-academic and inter-sectoral early career paths

Sánchez-Barrioluengo, Mabel; Lawson, Cornelia; … - 2026

At a time when European science and innovation policy is seeking to better support research talent in navigating increasingly diverse post-PhD careers, we suggest that skill requirements vary substantially across employment sectors. We examine PhD holders' self-perceived transferable skills to...

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VET teachers at a turning point : pilot evidence from Cedefop's European Vocational Teacher Survey

Psifidou, Irene; Papazoglou, Michail; Pouliakas, … - 2026

This paper presents first empirical evidence from the pilot phase of the Cedefop European Vocational Teacher Survey (EVTS), the first EU-wide survey examining experiences, working conditions and professional development of teachers in initial vocational education and training (IVET). Drawing on...

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Targeting foundational skills at scale : skill specificity and transfer

De Barros, Andreas; Lubozha, Theresa - 2026

Whether targeted foundational instruction yields broad, long-term human capital gains is central to education policy but largely untested. We provide causal evidence from Zambia's government-run foundational skills program in public primary schools. After two years, a randomized trial shows the...

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Cultivating change : long-term effects of repeated training on organic farming adoption in Indonesia

Luck, Nathalie; Grimm, Michael; Tamtomo, Kristian - 2026

Most impact assessments of agricultural training evaluate one-time interventions over short time horizons. However, farmers may initially show enthusiasm for a new technology but subsequently dis-adopt it after a trial period, while others may adopt practices gradually over time. This study...

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How Workers Use, or Don't Use, their Skills in the Workplace

2026

Drawing on the latest OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), this report provides new evidence of a broken link between skills proficiency and skills use, revealing that many highly skilled workers have limited opportunities to deploy their talents. By linking skills use to wages, productivity,...

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The Modernisation of Vocational Education and Training Project in Bulgaria : Lessons from early implementation

2026

In recent years, Bulgaria has introduced several initiatives to improve the quality, relevance and attractiveness of vocational education and training (VET). The "Modernisation of VET" project (2024-2029), funded by the European Social Fund Plus and the national budget, is a comprehensive reform...

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AI to Support Neurodivergent Learners in Vocational Education and Training

2026

AI (Artificial Intelligence) and other advanced technologies could support neurodivergent learners in VET (Vocational Education and Training) settings, including in work-based learning and apprenticeships, and the transition to work. This report explores the use of these technologies by learners...

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Putting Skills to Work

2026

Workplaces are undergoing profound changes driven by digitalisation, evolving work organisation and shifting economic structures. Understanding not only the supply of skills but also how they are used on the job is essential for improving productivity and job quality. Drawing on new evidence...

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Understanding Training Pathways into in-Demand IT Technician Occupations in Kosovo

2026

This report focuses on Kosovo’s current training pathways into in-demand ICT technician occupations highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and actionable policy recommendations. The report maps institutions and regulations governing training, describes formal and non-formal pathways,...

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Understanding Training Pathways into Jobs in North Macedonia : Deep dive into Engineering Technician Occupations

2026

This report focuses on the effectiveness of North Macedonia’s VET system in equipping workers with the skills needed in a rapidly changing labor market, highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and actionable policy recommendations. It examines the performance of the VET ecosystem across...

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Digital skills integration in IVET curricula : how governance frameworks shape implementation across eight European countries

Papazoglou, Michail; Psifidou, Irene; Kamopoulou, Zoi Maria - 2026

This paper forms part of a broader research project on mapping digital skills in initial vocational education and training (IVET) curricula using natural language processing (NLP) techniques across eight European countries at ISCED level 3. It draws on eight harmonised national reports,...

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Do Socio-Emotional Skills Pay Off and Can They Be Developed Through Training? A Meta-Analysis

Angel-Urdinola, Diego; Kugler, Maurice; Lee, Narae; … - 2026

This paper synthesizes the growing evidence on the labor market returns to socio-emotional skills and assesses the effectiveness of training programs designed to develop these skills. While existing studies document elevated re-turns to socio-emotional skills in the labor market, there is little...

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Reconfiguring India's qualifications architecture : TVET reform from the National Skills Qualification Framework to the National Credit Framework

Mehrotra, Santosh K.; Singh, Ashutosh Pratap - 2026

Under what institutional conditions do qualifications frameworks become trusted mechanisms for progression, mobility, and labour-market signalling? This paper starts with this question, and then examines the evolution of India's qualifications architecture through the trajectory of the National...

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Professional development of ESP teachers for digital transformation : approaches, challenges, and policy implications

Wang, Hengxi; Xu, Jing - 2026

Amid the rapid evolution of the digital economy, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teachers - who serve as crucial links between higher education and industry - face both the pressures of transformation and the opportunities of strategic growth. Drawing on a systematic review of 50 articles...

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Exploring the vocational identity of Slovak in-company trainers : validation of a new concept

Gavora, Peter; Wiegerová, Adriana - 2026

Purpose: In-company trainers are company employees who are responsible for planning and teaching vocational skills to young people. They also teach them about the company's values, thus fostering a sense of belonging and alignment with company goals. However, there is limited understanding of...

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Restricting temporary contracts increases firm-provided training : evidence from spain

Adrjan, Pawel; Jessen, Jonas; Victoria, Carlos - 2026

We examine whether restricting temporary contracts increases firms' investment in worker training, exploiting Spain's 2022 labour market reform. Using 3.1 million online job postings from 2018 to 2024, we implement a difference-in-differences design that leverages pre-reform variation in...

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Restricting temporary contracts increases firm-provided training : evidence from Spain

Adrjan, Pawel; Jessen, Jonas; Victoria, Carlos - 2026

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Estimating the impact of Industry 4.0 automation on curricular competence indicators in Brazilian vocational education and training : a mixed-methods AI-supported analysis

Lima, Yuri Oliveira de; Braga, Cicero Augusto Silveira; … - 2026

Context: The Fourth Industrial Revolution has accelerated the integration of automation technologies into the world of work, raising important questions about the future of Vocational Education and Training (VET). While existing literature has primarily focused on the labor market impacts of...

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Vocational teachers' work at the boundary of school and work : a scoping review

Kverneggen, Kari-Anne; Schmid, Evi; Andresen, Silje - 2026

Context: VET programmes in most countries are organised as a combination of learning in schools and learning in workplaces, with elements of workplace learning ranging from a few hours of job shadowing to longer duration internships or full apprenticeships. While there is no doubt about the...

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Inclusive teaching, institutional support, and entrepreneurial intentions : the mediating role of persistence of effort

Bahaw, Priscilla; Sadiq, Ghulfam; Mack, Abede; … - 2026

Purpose: This study investigates how inclusive teaching practices and institutional support influence entrepreneurial intentions among disadvantaged students in technical vocational education and training (TVET), with persistence of effort as a mediating variable. Although persistence of effort...

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Beyond traditional governance actors in VET policy transfer : an analysis of Fundación Bertelsmann's role as a policy entrepreneur in Dual VET adoption in Spain

Martínez-Izquierdo, Luis; Torres Sánchez, Mónica - 2026

Purpose: Following the Great Recession and in response to EU pressures, Spain initiated processes to adopt or expand Dual VET, beginning with the approval of Royal Decree 1529/2012. This decree established the legal framework for Dual VET and granted Autonomous Communities the authority to...

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The math-verbal divide : unequal returns to cognitive skills in education and work

Delaney, Judith; Devereux, Paul J. - 2026

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The math-verbal divide : unequal returns to cognitive skills in education and work

Delaney, Judith; Devereux, Paul J. - 2026

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The math-verbal divide : unequal returns to cognitive skills in education and work

Delaney, Judith; Devereux, Paul J. - 2026

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Credits that count : high school vocational education from sibling comparisons

Hu, Yue Louise - 2026

Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, this paper exploits within-sibling differences in vocational coursework credits taken during high school to estimate their effects on educational and labor market outcomes. I find that additional vocational course-work reduces...

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Employee training, types of activity, and prevention of opportunistic behaviour

Hagemeister, Markus; Delgado-Guzmán, José Alfredo; … - 2026

In today's world, characterised by rapid technological advances, particularly in AI, companies are compelled to acquire knowledge through employee training. This article seeks to empirically validate four hypotheses derived from a theoretical model identifying key factors firms should consider...

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Skills, organisations and worker engagement : summary of people research programme

Grimshaw, Damian; O'Mahony, Mary; Rafferty, Anthony - 2026

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Verkenning NCO-mbo : hoe kan het NCO uitgebreid worden naar het mbo?

Hendrickx, Stef; Huijgen, Timo; Wetten, Sanne J. L. van - 2026

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Competencies to help shape a changing world : tracer study and future focus of the IDOS Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation

Christ, Simone; Grimm, Sven; Engin-Stock, Tülin; … - 2026

The Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PGP) at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS, formerly DIE) has been training young professionals for German and European international cooperation since 1965. How successful is the programme in supporting its...

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What competences do VET teachers in Germany really need? : A work- and organization psychology perspective

Besser, Lea; Salber, Stephan; Traum, Anne; Kaiser, Franz; … - 2026

Context: Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers face increasingly complex challenges, driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving educational demands. Traditional teacher education programs often focus primarily on pedagogical skills and subject-specific expertise but fail...

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Risk in science : the socialization of risk-taking in early-career training

Shibayama, Sotaro; Mattsson, Pauline; Broström, Anders - 2026

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Complementing business training with access to finance : evidence from SMEs in Kenya

Ashraf, Anik; Lyons, Elizabeth - 2026

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