Reproducibility package for Exploring the Drivers of Youth Pursuing Vocational Training in High-Paying Sectors in Côte d'Ivoire

Education and skills are two key determinants of earning potential. Not only the level of education but also the sector of specialization can substantially influence earnings, with disparities manifesting in remuneration across various sectors. This study examines the drivers behind training choices in two high-paying sectors: information and communications and technology. The study is based on data on 2,456 people seeking vocational training in Cˆote d’Ivoire. Most people in the sample (72 percent of men and 52 percent of women) wanted to be trained in the energy or information and communications and technology sectors. Education levels and previous training in similar sectors are significant and positive correlates of training choice, indicating a strong path dependency. Other correlates are more gender-specific. The size of the professional network is positively correlated with the choice of training in a lucrative sector for men, but not for women. Conversely, women benefit more than men from having male role models. Finally, women who do not opt for lucrative sectors are more likely to hold conservative views over their household responsibilities.