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In examining the implementation of vocational/apprenticeship training, the authors studied responses to the question: 'How much of the occupational knowledge and skills you acquired during your apprenticeship can you still apply to your current work?' Results showed that relevance declined with the years, the disparity increasing between vocational training and the skills demanded by employers. The authors concluded that the importance of apprenticeship training has decreased with recent technological and economic developments, along with a relative increase in the relevance of on-going training and learning. Some study of earnings was carried out, with conclusions being made that earnings were shown to be enhanced with experience, and in occupations where personal computers were used.