High School and Employment Experiences of Vocational and Nonvocational Concentrators of the Idaho High School Graduating Class of 1983.

Riesenberg, Lou E.; Stenberg, Laurie A.

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Publication Date: 1992

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High School and Employment Experiences of Vocational and Nonvocational Concentrators of the Idaho High School Graduating Class of 1983.

Riesenberg, Lou E.; Stenberg, Laurie A.

Journal of Vocational Education Research, v17 n4 p67-92 1992

Five years after graduation, responses from 519 nonvocational and 212 vocational Idaho graduates and 317 of their employers found no differences in satisfaction with curriculum; 40% nonvocational and 33% vocational jobs not related to high school plans; 89% nonvocational, 80% vocational concentrators satisfied with jobs; and no significant differences in employer ratings of work habits and characteristics. (SK)

Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Employment Experience, High School Graduates, High Schools, Job Satisfaction, Majors (Students), Vocational Education, Vocational Followup

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Identifiers - Location: Idaho

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