Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
10-2025
Abstract
Following a Randomised Controlled Trial in Northern Bangladesh, this study explores the barriers to rural youth migration to urban employment hubs. By implementing a vocational training “plus” programme facilitating apparel sector employment, the study revealed significant and persistent effects of the programme on income and employment, primarily due to the addition of a stipend and on-the-job training components. Treated participants experienced significant income and remittance increases, alongside reduced income poverty, attributed to the lower job search costs and job–fit risks. Notably, the on-the-job paid apprenticeship offered a benefit–cost ratio of 8.85, demonstrating its cost-effectiveness for programme scalability.
Keywords
vocational training, on-the-job training, income, employment, rural youth, Bangladesh, Randomised Controlled Trial, apparel sector, stipend
Discipline
Labor Economics
Research Areas
Applied Microeconomics
Publication
Singapore Labour Journal
Volume
4
Issue
1
First Page
90
Last Page
96
Identifier
10.1142/S2811031525000075
Citation
SHONCHOY, Abu S.; FUJII, Tomoki; and RAIHAN, Selim..
The Impact of a vocational training ‘Plus’ programme on employment and income. (2025). Singapore Labour Journal. 4, (1), 90-96.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soe_research/2839
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1142/S2811031525000075