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Chittum, Jessica R.; Jones, Brett D.; Akalin, Sehmuz; Schram, Ásta B. – International Journal of STEM Education, 2017
Background: One significant factor in facilitating students' career intentions and persistence in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields is targeting their interests and motivation before eighth grade. To reach students at this critical stage, a design-based afterschool STEM program, titled Studio STEM, was implemented to…
Descriptors: STEM Education, After School Programs, Student Interests, Student Motivation
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Wond, Tracey; Rambukwella, Shan – Industry and Higher Education, 2018
This article explores the concept and measurement of placement value, underexplored in theory and practice to date. The article makes a theoretical contribution to the placement value discourse by examining and articulating the placement value concept. It also offers a practical contribution by exploring a piloted tool to evaluate employer…
Descriptors: Job Placement, Cost Effectiveness, Employer Attitudes, Internship Programs