TRAINING AND JOB MOBILITY AMONG YOUNG WORKERS IN THE UNITED-STATES

Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth from 1987 to 1992, the determinants of training and the impact of training on job turnover are examined for young private sector workers in the United S tates. It is found that the receipt of company training is positively correlated with education, ability, and prior tenure at the job. The r esults provide only limited evidence that company training reduces tur nover. There is substantial evidence, however, that training which is not financed by employers increases job mobility. The results imply th at training plays an important role in the job search and job matching process among young workers.