We analyze the impact of the GermanWeGebAU programs, which are government-subsidized training measures for employed workers over 45 years old. We apply a dynamic matching approach similar to Crépon et al. (2009) and exploit novel information contained in rich German registry data. We focus on...

In the late 1990s, labor shortages made it difficultfor small business owners to hire qualified employees.As a result, manyturned to employee training as a way to increase the skills of existingemployees and address their employment needs.Employee training in smallbusinesses is examined. The...