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Effects of Social Networks on Finding an Apprenticeship in the German Vocational Training System
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Abstract Previous research indicates that social relationships can influence the probability of successfully finding a first job. This paper contributes to this field of research by empirically analysing the rarely studied question, if social networks can help adolescents find an apprenticeship in the strong... view more
Previous research indicates that social relationships can influence the probability of successfully finding a first job. This paper contributes to this field of research by empirically analysing the rarely studied question, if social networks can help adolescents find an apprenticeship in the strongly company-based vocational training system of Germany. In contrast to most previous studies, not only the youth's networks, but also their mothers' networks are taken into account. In addition to the social, the ethnic composition of the networks is also considered. Event data analyses of German panel data on natives and migrants from the project 'Young Immigrants in the German and Israeli Educational System' show that adolescents' networks have no effect on the success of an apprenticeship search. In contrast, the mothers' networks play a crucial role.... view less
Keywords
training; intention to accept trainees; career guidance; labor market; social network; social background; migration background; social capital; inequality; dual system; Federal Republic of Germany; training opportunities; adolescent
Classification
Employment Research
Sociology of Education
Free Keywords
Ausbildungssuche; Übergang Schule-Beruf; social and ethnic network composition; school-to-work transition
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 233-254
Journal
European Societies, 16 (2013) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/14616696.2013.821622
ISSN
1461-6696
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications