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A Comparison of Apprenticeship Costs in Germany England and Austria

The Matched Plants study is funded by the Gatsby Foundation.

Its purpose is to understand differences in the costs and training content of apprenticeships across Europe.

Comparisons are made between apprenticeships in the same occupation delivered by employers with similar characteristics.

The first two occupations / apprenticeships selected for comparison are:

(i) chefs; and

(ii) heating and ventilation engineers.

The study is being undertaken in England, Germany, and Austria.

The study is being conducted in conjunction with Technical University Dortmund in Germany and 3s Research Forschung and Beratung in Austria.

Project Team:

Terence Hogarth (Principal Investigator)

Emily Erickson

Project Duration:

January 2024 - February 2025

Funder: