We evaluate the labour market outcomes of a French training programme for youth, using a non- experimental sample of individuals who completed their studies (or dropped out) in 1998 and were observed until 2003. We use propensity score matching to estimate the impact of participation on three outcome variables: the net monthly wage, the monthly income and the probability of employment. We find a positive impact of participation on all three outcome variables. Non parametric robustness checks confirmed our results. We explain these results, which contrast with those of previous French studies, by the very strong training content of the programme.
Country
France
Publication Year
2009
Training
Other intervention types
Labour market status
Unemployed (All cat.)
Young unemployed
Funding Source
Other
Outcome Variable
Employment status
Income/wages
Data Source
Survey
Evaluation Method
PSM