The inquiry focuses on the apprenticeship, approached according to the personal traits of students of secondary education. In order to maximize the performance, the study takes into account five variables: conscientiousness, neuroticism, openness, agreeableness, and extraversion. This method ensures long-term benefits, concerning both the school-based and work-based education in Switzerland. The expected outcomes bring about a positive impact on labor market and educational achievements, through the acknowledgement of soft skills.
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The Impact of Apprenticeship Training on Personality Traits: An Instrumental Variable Approach 34 Pages Posted: 6 Feb 2014 Date Written: January 30, 2014 This paper analyzes how apprenticeship training, i.e., work-based secondary education, affects personality traits compared… poseidon01.ssrn.com/delivery.php?ID=959114027008108116106100082065065023001092026034079086085025031118067084006116102096020058018036060032020102021014073118092109024048022093036092114080066124001112107067043038105092064005099083074030124069094071090103123097019110107113086107096008069095&EXT=pdf