Erratum to: Empirical Res Voc Ed Train (2015) 7:12 DOI 10.1186/s40461-015-0024-6

Unfortunately, the original version of this article [1] contained an error. Within the acknowledgements section, “767/6-1” should read “HI 767/7-1”. In addition Table 1 contains some inaccuracies. The correct version of Table 1 can be found below.

Table 1 Discrete time event history model for the transition to vocational training in the dual system after secondary schooling (observed within the first 3 years after school), Data: GSOEP 2012, Federal Labour Office 2014, Federal Statistical Office 2014, own calculations