This paper analyzes the returns to training that was co-financed by the German voucher program "Bildungsprämie". The … estimation strategy compares outcomes of participants in voucher training with voucher recipients who intended to participate in … of voucher training on wages, employment, job tasks and on subjective outcomes (in particular, the risk of job loss and …

voucher program in 2008 that reduces training fees by half. Based on a randomized field experiment, this paper analyzes … whether providing information about the existence and the conditions of the training voucher had an effect on actual training … individuals’ knowledge of the program but had no effect on voucher take-up or participation in training activities. Additional …

employment effects of skills training programs in sub-Saharan Africa, a region where such interventions are a key element of … systematically analyze the impact of these training programs on employment outcomes. The findings reveal a shift towards more … optimistic assessments compared to previous analyses, suggesting that recent skills training programs may indeed contribute to …

controlled trial in Tanzania on an intense gender-sensitive skills training program that worked with over 53,000 youth in the … significant effects on all outcomes for both genders. From a monetary perspective the training program is very cost …

, labelled to invest in vocational training and tools to start a business. The program revealed considerable effects after four …

We use a randomized controlled trial to examine the short- and mid-term impacts of a best-practice training program on …