A Profile Study of Students Entering Career [microform] : Technical Programs in the British Columbia Community Colleges and Institutes: Technical Report #5-04-982 / John D. Dennison and Others.
In 1981, a study was conducted to explore the characteristics of students enrolled in career-technical programs in the community colleges and technical institutes of British Columbia. The first phase of a longitudinal look at these students, the study investigated demographic characteristics; educat...
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| Summary: | In 1981, a study was conducted to explore the characteristics of students enrolled in career-technical programs in the community colleges and technical institutes of British Columbia. The first phase of a longitudinal look at these students, the study investigated demographic characteristics; educational, experience, and employment backgrounds; educational objectives; and immediate and long-range career and educational goals. Data sheets were distributed to students entering all career technical programs; 65% of the target population at the colleges and 46% at the technical institutes responded. Findings include the following: (1) the majority of the students were female, and at least 50% were over 25 years of age and enrolled part-time; (2) the educational and career levels of the students' parents were above the provincial average; (3) 10% of the students held bachelor's degrees while an additional 30% had undertaken some postsecondary study; (4) over 66% of the students indicated that their work experience related to their educational program; (5) students over 25 years of age reported enrolling to improve skills, while college-age students sought credentials; (6) "close to home" and "institutional reputation" were the most frequently cited reasons for enrolling in a particular institution; and (7) over 90% indicated that further education was included in their future plans. The study report compares results from the colleges and technical institutes. (KL) |
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| Item Description: | Sponsoring Agency: Academic Council of British Columbia, Victoria. Sponsoring Agency: British Columbia Dept. of Education, Victoria. Program Services Div. ERIC Note: For a related document, see JC 820 416. ERIC Document Number: ED220160. |
| Physical Description: | 12 pages |