Table 4 Composition of training costs in Germany (2007) and Switzerland (2009)
From: Return on investment of apprenticeship systems for enterprises: Evidence from cost-benefit analyses
| Germany | Switzerland | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| all apprenticeships | 3 year apprenticeships | 4 year apprenticeships | |
| Training costs | |||
| Apprentice pay | 62.1% | 50% | 46% |
| Instructor pay | 21.5% | 39% | 39% |
| Training infrastructure and material, and other costs | 16.4% | 11% | 15% |
| Training benefits | |||
| From unskilled tasks | 45.0% | 53% | 47% |
| From skilled tasks | 55.0% | 46% | 51% |
| Other benefits | 0% | 1% | 2% |