Brent Pipes, the owner of Brent Pipes Plumbing, started an apprenticeship program for new employees. Five years later, you are asked to evaluate the results. Based on your knowledge of these programs, how would you assume the apprenticeship program has affected the value of Brent Pipes' human capital?

The correct answer is The value has increased

Explanation: Investing in employee health enhancement programs results in returns for the company itself. Employees are less absent from work, increase productivity and less at risk of accidents. That is, the health of those who adhere to the program only improves. People get out of physical inactivity, lower obesity and blood pressure, as well as glycemic indexes, and still gain self-esteem.