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The main purpose of this study was to explore how low-skilled worker's learning activity influences skill improvement. Using a unique 2007 Human Capital Corporate Panel dataset from the South Korean manufacturing industry, we operationalize skill improvement over time among low-skilled workers. A worker is classified as 'low skilled' if he or she has a low education level and poor technical skills. Regression models show that lowskilled workers' informal learning positively influences their skill improvement. In contrast, we note that supervisors negatively influence skill improvement of low-skilled workers when measuring the change in technical skill proficiency. Quality circle programmes also have a positive influence on skill improvement. In conclusion, skills can be improved through planned interventions that increase collaboration on the job. The results from this study help to highlight the importance of designing learning interventions for low-skilled workers that take account of their underlying education and skills.

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This study aims to explore whether college and family social capital influences the job selection of college students. When demographic variables such as gender and college type are controlled for, logistic regression of 2,145 college students shows that only college social capital, such as peer friendship (β = .160), extracurricular activities (β = .096), and academic advisors counseling (β = .047), affects their job selection. Based on this finding, college students, on and off campus, are recommended to form close networks with various college constituents, and academic advisors to make continuous network with their students. In addition, college administrations can help build career-oriented extracurricular activities and encourage college students to participate in these activities.JEL Classifications: J13, J24, O53

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