Apprenticeships lead to higher long-term earning for those who participate—but participation is relatively low, according to a new study by the Urban Institute and Abt Associates.

In the U.S., apprenticeships have been used since the 1930s—but mostly in the construction trades. The new report, released in conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week, noted that employers can use apprenticeships to find and retain workers in the current tight labor market.

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