Naturalisation and on-the-job training

Abstract

"This paper empirically analyses the effect of naturalisation on on-the-job training (OJT) participation among first-generation immigrants in Germany. OJT is associated with improved labour market outcomes and provides therefore an indicator for labour market integration. Naturalisation is assumed to act as a signal of the employee's commitment to the host country and may thus increase employers' likelihood of offering OJT. Testing the theoretical link with multivariate estimations (based on the German Socio-Economic Panel) shows a positive and significant correlation. To reduce selection bias on observables, propensity score matching is applied, yielding a significant average treatment effect." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Haaren-Giebel, F. & Sandner, M. (2016): Naturalisation and on-the-job training. Evidence from first-generation immigrants in Germany. In: IZA journal of migration, Vol. 5, p. 1-28. DOI:10.1186/s40176-016-0067-x