Gender Differences in the Causes of Non-Completion Rates Among Oregon Apprentices: A Case Study of the Metro Electrical JTPC, Portland, Oregon

Authors

Kerstin Rock

Abstract

This paper will address the question of why women drop out of apprenticeship programs at a higher frequency than men. I will examine if there are in fact substantial differences in human capital and social characteristics between female and male apprentices and whether the influence of these characteristics on the probability of finishing depends on the sex of the apprentice. I hypothesize that the reasons apprentices quit prematurely will differ significantly between sexes, especially in reference to educational background, experience, and family situation.

Recommended Citation

Rock, Kerstin (1999) "Gender Differences in the Causes of Non-Completion Rates Among Oregon Apprentices: A Case Study of the Metro Electrical JTPC, Portland, Oregon," University Avenue Undergraduate Journal of Economics: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 10.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/uauje/vol3/iss1/10