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Title: Exploring the Drivers of Youth Pursuing Vocational Training in High-Paying Sectors in Cote d'Ivoire. Policy Research Working Paper 10924
Language: English
Authors: Clara Delavallade, Manil Zenaki, Léa Rouanet, Estelle Koussoubé, World Bank
Source: World Bank. 2024.
Availability: World Bank Publications. 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433. Tel: 202-458-4500; Fax: 202-552-1500; Web site: http://www.worldbank.org/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 56
Publication Date: 2024
Sponsoring Agency: World Bank
Document Type: Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Career and Technical Education, Decision Making, Information Technology, Energy, Income, Career Choice, Gender Differences, Youth Employment, Dropouts, Employment Programs, Late Adolescents, Young Adults, Participant Characteristics, Job Training, Urban Areas, Employment Services, Education Work Relationship
Geographic Terms: Cote d'Ivoire
Abstract: Education and skills are two key determinants of earning potential, with sector specialization significantly influencing earnings. This study examines the drivers behind training choices in two high-paying sectors: information and communications technology (ICT) and energy. Drawing on data from 2,528 individuals seeking vocational training in Côte d'Ivoire, we find that a majority (72% of men and 51% of women) aspire to train in ICT or energy. For both genders, higher levels of education and larger professional networks are positively correlated with selecting training in these high-paying sectors. For women, previous training in similar fields strongly predicts their training choices, highlighting path dependency. Additionally, women benefit more from male role models, which significantly increase their likelihood of choosing a training in ICT or energy. Women with greater agency are also more likely to opt for training in these sectors. Conversely, women holding more traditional views on specific household responsibilities are less likely to choose high-paying sector training. [Funding for this research was provided by the Wellspring Foundation and the World Bank Umbrella Fund for Gender Equality (UFGE).]
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