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5th District Spotlight

2018, Issue 1

5th District Spotlight 2018 Issue 1

This issue of 5th District Spotlight looks at registered apprenticeship programs in the 5th District.

Closing the Workforce Skills Gap: Apprenticeship Programs in the U.S. and the Fifth District

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5th District Spotlight 2018 Issue 1

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Additional Resources

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Apprenticeship Guide. 2017.

Fessenden, Helen. “Learning in the Fast Lane.” Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Econ Focus Fourth Quarter 2017.

Lazaryan, Nika, Urvi Neelakantan, and David A. Price. "The Prevalence of Apprenticeships in Germany and the United States." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Economic Brief No. 14-08, August 2014.

Pack, Andrew A. “Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades and Small-Business Creation.” Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Bridges Fall 2017.

Polk, Audrey. “Apprenticeships: Are They Worth It?” Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Regional Matters February 24, 2017.

Rolland, Keith L. “Apprenticeships and Their Potential in the U.S.” Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Cascade No. 90, Winter 2016.