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The Impact of Structured Training on Workers’ Employability and Productivity

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  • Ang Boon Heng

    (Ministry of Manpower, Singapore, NUS)

  • Park Cheolsung
  • Liu Haoming
  • Shandre M. Thangavelu
  • James Wong

Abstract

The study, which examines the impact of training on the Singapore labour market, focuses on two main hypotheses. First, does structured training actually benefit those who have undergone training? Second, what factors affect workers' participation in structured training programs? The paper also provides policy discussions on the government policies that actively encourage workers to go for training. Finally, the paper discusses some policy implications for the Singapore economy.

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  • Ang Boon Heng & Park Cheolsung & Liu Haoming & Shandre M. Thangavelu & James Wong, 2006. "The Impact of Structured Training on Workers’ Employability and Productivity," Labor Economics Working Papers 21918, East Asian Bureau of Economic Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:eab:laborw:21918
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