Below is a selective list of articles and reports on apprenticeship. The list is far from exhaustive but offers references and links to several pieces of high quality research.
General
Smith, Erica and Ros Brennan Kemmis., et al. 2013. Towards a model apprenticeship framework: A comparative analysis of national apprenticeship systems. Geneva: ILO.
Australia
Smith, Erika. 2012. “Australia.” in ‘Possible futures for the Indian Apprenticeships system’ project. Interim Report to the World Bank. Edited by Erika Smith and Ros Brennan Kemmis. University of Ballarat, Australia.
Austria
Fersterer, Josef, Jorn-Steffen Pischke, and Rudolf Winter-Ebmer. 2008. “Returns to Apprenticeship Training in Austria: Evidence from Failed Firms.” Scandinavian Journal of Economics. 110(4). 733-753.
Canada
Boothby, Daniel and Torben Drewes. 2010. “Returns to Apprenticeship in Canada.” Canadian Labour Market and Skills Researcher Network. Working Paper no. 70.
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum. 2006. Apprenticeship–Building a Skilled Workforce for a Strong Bottom Line.
Miller, Linda. “Canada” and “England” in ‘Possible futures for the Indian Apprenticeships system’ project. Interim Report to the World Bank. Edited by Erika Smith and Ros Brennan Kemmis. University of Ballarat, Australia.
France
Dif, M’hamed. 2012. “France” ‘Possible futures for the Indian Apprenticeships system’ project. Interim Report to the World Bank. Edited by Erika Smith and Ros Brennan Kemmis. University of Ballarat, Australia.
Germany
Brunello, Giorgio. “The Effect of Economic Downturns on Apprenticeships and Initial Workplace Training: A Review of the Evidence. ” IZA Discussion Paper No. 4326. Bonn, Germany: IZA.
Clark, Damon. 2000. “How Transferable is German Apprenticeship Training?” Bonn, Germany: IZA.
Clark, Damon and René Fahr. 2001. “The Promise of Workplace Training for Non-College-Bound Youth: Theory and Evidence from German Apprenticeship.” IZA Discussion Paper No. 378. Bonn, Germany: IZA.
Dionisius, Regina, Samuel Muehlemann, Harald Pfeifer, Gunter Walden, and Felix Wenzelmann. 2009. “Costs and Benefits of Apprenticeship Training: A Comparison of Germany and Switzerland.” Applied Economics Quarterly. 55:1: 7-37.
Mohrenweiser, Jens and Thomas Zwick. 2009. “Why Do Firms Train Apprentices? The Net Cost Puzzle Reconsidered.” Labour Economics. 16. 631-637.
Mühlemann, Samuel, Harald Pfeifer, Gunter Walden, Felix Wenzelmann, and Wolter, Stefan . 2010. “The financing of apprenticeship training in the light of labor market regulations.” Labour Economics, 17(5), 799-809.
Saniter, Andreas. “Germany” in ‘Possible futures for the Indian Apprenticeships system’ project. Interim Report to the World Bank. Edited by Erika Smith and Ros Brennan Kemmis. University of Ballarat, Australia.
Ghana
Monk, Courtney, Sandefur, Justin and Teal, Francis. 2008. “Does Doing an Apprenticeship Pay Off? Evidence from Ghana.” Oxford, England: University of Oxford.
India
Smith, Erica and Ros Brennan Kemmis. 2013. “Possible Futures for the Indian Apprenticeship System: An Options Paper for India [PDF],” ILO, New Delhi.
The Netherlands
Wolter, Stefan C. and Paul Ryan. 2011. “Apprenticeship.” In Eric A. Hanushek, Stephen Machin, and Ludger Woessmann (eds.). Economics of Education, Vol. 3, Handbooks in Economics. The Netherlands: North-Holland, 2011, pp. 521-576.
Scandinavia
Brunello, Giorgio. “The Effect of Economic Downturns on Apprenticeships and Initial Workplace Training: A Review of the Evidence. ” IZA Discussion Paper No. 4326. Bonn, Germany: IZA.
Dionisius, Regina, Samuel Muehlemann, Harald Pfeifer, Gunter Walden, and Felix Wenzelmann. 2009. “Costs and Benefits of Apprenticeship Training: A Comparison of Germany and Switzerland.” Applied Economics Quarterly. 55:1: 7-37.
Göggel, Kathrin and Thomas Zwick. 2012. “Heterogeneous Wage Effects of Apprenticeship Training.” Scandinavian Journal of Economics. 114:3. 756-779.
Halpern, Robert. 2009. The Means to Grow Up. Reinventing Apprenticeship As A Developmental Support in Adolescence. New York: Routledge.
Hanhart, Siegried and Sandra Bossio. 1998. “Costs and Benefits of dual apprenticeship: Lessons from the Swiss System.” International Labour Review. 137: 4: 483-500.
Mühlemann, Samuel. 2010. “The costs and benefits of apprenticeship training: evidence from Swiss firms.” Canadian Apprenticeship Journal.
Mühlemann, Samuel, Jürg Schweri and Stefan C. Wolter. “Why Some Firms Train Apprentices and Many Others Do Not.” IZA Discussion Paper No. 916. Bonn, Germany.
Mühlemann, Samuel, Stefan C. Wolter, and Adrian Wüest. 2009. “Apprenticeship Training and the Business Cycle.” IZA Discussion Paper No. 4460. Bonn, Germany.
Mühlemann, Samuel, Harald Pfeifer, Gunter Walden, Felix Wenzelmann, and Wolter, Stefan . 2010. “The financing of apprenticeship training in the light of labor market regulations.” Labour Economics, 17(5), 799-809.
Mühlemann, Samuel, Juerg Schweri, Rainer Winkelmann, and Stefan Wolter. 2007. “An Empirical Analysis of the Decision to Train Apprentices.” Labour 21(3):419-441
United Kingdon
Brunello, Giorgio. “The Effect of Economic Downturns on Apprenticeships and Initial Workplace Training: A Review of the Evidence. ” IZA Discussion Paper No. 4326. Bonn, Germany: IZA.
Hasluck, C. and Hogarth, T. 2010. “The Net Benefits to Employers’ Investments in Apprenticeships: Case Study evidence from the UK.” Canadian Apprenticeship Journal, 2 (Summer).
Miller, Linda. “Canada” and “England” in ‘Possible futures for the Indian Apprenticeships system’ project. Interim Report to the World Bank. Edited by Erika Smith and Ros Brennan Kemmis. University of Ballarat, Australia.
Rauner, Felix, Lars Heinemann, Dorothea Piening, and Rainer Bishoff. 2010. “Costs, Benefits, and Quality of Apprenticeships: A Regional Case Study.” In Rediscovering Apprenticeship: Research Findings from the International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship. Edited by Felix Rauner and Erica Smith. London: Springer Science + Business Media.
United States
Ault, Mindy, et al., 2014. “Youth Apprenticeship in D.” Submitted to Robert Lerman, American Institute for Innovative Apprenticeship and Erik Devereux, American University.
Brunello, Giorgio. “The Effect of Economic Downturns on Apprenticeships and Initial Workplace Training: A Review of the Evidence. ” IZA Discussion Paper No. 4326. Bonn, Germany: IZA.
Frisman, P. 2001. Apprenticeship ratios for electricians, plumbers, and heating and cooling workers in Connecticut’s neighboring states. Connecticut Office of Labor Research.
Halpern, Robert. 2009. The Means to Grow Up. Reinventing Apprenticeship As A Developmental Support in Adolescence. New York: Routledge.
Lerman, Robert. 2013. “Skill Development in Middle Level Occupations: The Role of Apprenticeship Training.” IZA Policy Paper No. 61. Bonn, Germany: IZA.
Lerman, Robert. 2012. “Can the United States Expand Apprenticeship? Lessons from Experience.” IZA Policy Paper No. 46. Bonn, Germany: IZA.
Lerman, Robert. 2010. “Expanding Apprenticeship: A Way to Enhance Skills and Careers.” Washington, DC: Urban Institute.
Lerman, Robert. 2009 “Training Tomorrow’s Workforce: Community College and Apprenticeship as Collaborative Routes to Rewarding Careers.” Washington, DC: Center for American Progress.
Lerman, Robert, Lauren Eyster, and Kate Chambers. 2009. “The Benefits and Challenges of Registered Apprenticeship: The Sponsors’ Perspective.” Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Lerman, R. and Rauner, F. 2012. Apprenticeship in the United States. In Work and education in America: The art of integration, ed. A. Barabasch and F. Rauner, 175–93. New York: Springer.
McIntosh, Steven. 2004. “The Returns to Apprenticeship Training.” Centre for the Economics of Education. London School of Economics. London, United Kingdom.
Reed, Deborah, Albert Yung-Hsu Liu, Rebecca Kleinman, Annalisa Mastri. Davin Reed, Samina Sattar, and Jessica Ziegler. “An Effectiveness Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Registered Apprenticeship in 10 States.” Washington, DC: Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor.
