EERC Seminar: Returns to vocational education — what does the evidence tell us?

The first in the EERC’s regular seminar series, examining what the latest evidence tells us about the returns to vocational education and training in England.

Thursday 9 July 2026, 5:00–6:30pm [Venue TBC — UCL or IFS, London]

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The EERC seminar series brings together researchers from across economics, education, and social policy to discuss new work on the economics of education. Each seminar features a presentation of new research followed by discussion.

Seminar details

Paper: Returns to vocational education and training in England: evidence from the apprenticeship expansion Presenter: [Speaker TBC] Discussant: [TBC]

Abstract: [To be confirmed on registration of speaker.]

Format

Seminars run for approximately 90 minutes: 45 minutes for the presentation, followed by 20 minutes of structured discussion with a designated discussant, and an open Q&A.

Seminars are free and open to all. We particularly welcome attendance from policymakers and practitioners alongside academic researchers.

Registration

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