Reproducibility package for Direct and Indirect Effects of Subsidized Dual Apprenticeships

Public interventions in the apprenticeship market often aim to increase demand or returns. We set up a double-sided experiment with youth and firms to analyze subsidized dual apprenticeships that combine on-the-job and theoretical training. The intervention has the potential to relax financial constraints and make apprenticeship more attractive for youth by providing general skill training. We document a large increase in youth participation in apprenticeship, yet the inflow of apprentices induces little crowding-out of traditional apprentices in firms. The intervention leads to an increase in youth demand for apprenticeship, making it possible for firms to fill open apprenticeship positions. The subsidy compensates apprentices for low wages but does not alleviate financial constraints. Consistent with the dual training contributing to an increase in youth demand for apprenticeship, youth perform more complex tasks and have higher earnings four years after the start of the experiment.