Are Employers Providing Enough Training? Theory, Evidence and Policy Implications

This 29-page paper, written by Robert I. Lerman, discusses employer-led training. The following questions are addressed in this paper: What types and amounts of skill development and especially employer sponsored traning are taking place in the U.S. overall? Is it increasing or decreasing? What are the implications for public policies aimed at promoting skilled jobs, rewarding careers, and the competitiveness of U.S. based firms?

This paper includes the following sections: Introduction, Theoretical Perspectives and Empirical Evidence on Employer-Led Training, Evidence on U.S. Employer Training, Employer-Led Training and School-Based Vocational Education, Policy Implications, Recommendations, and References.