This questionnaire accompanies the report "Apprentice and Trainee Destinations, 2010." The survey collects information about the destinations of apprentices and trainees approximately nine months after leaving their training. [For the main report, "Australian Vocational Education and Training Statistics: Apprentice and Trainee…

This publication presents information about the destinations of apprentices and trainees approximately nine months after leaving their training. The findings relate to apprentices and trainees who completed their training (completers) between October and December 2007, or who cancelled or withdrew from an apprenticeship or traineeship and have not…

Describes a study that identified factors that nontraditional and traditional completers of vocational education programs perceived as barriers in obtaining their vocational goals. Concludes that many school-related problems remain, and makes recommendations for further research. (NRJ)

A follow-up study of students who entered Bronx Community College (New York) in September 1965 was made to ascertain their educational and vocational experiences. The first part of this report consists of statistical data on the students, showing how many graduated, left the college in matriculated or non-matriculated standing, or continued their…

This report presents findings reported in the follow-up survey of Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) (Virginia) graduates of the class of 1998-99. Graduates were surveyed during the spring of 2000 to determine what jobs they had obtained, which schools they were attending, how much they earned, how satisfied they were with their employment…

Reports findings from a study conducted in Alabama to compare the validity of two sources of follow-up data for secondary agribusiness program completors, from vocational agriculture teachers, and from the former students. Includes recommendations for similar periodical studies and for teacher education programs. (MF)

A two-part survey of 265 of Montana's approximately 2,300 post-secondary vocational technical education students was designed to measure student job skills in the State's job market and to provide a base for improving vocational education. The first part involved mailing questionnaires to 600 students randomly selected from 897, and was…

This report presents findings reported in the follow-up survey of Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) graduates of the class of 1997-98. Graduates were surveyed during the spring of 1999 to determine what jobs they had obtained, which schools they were attending, how much they earned, how satisfied they were with their employment or…

Two hundred fourteen graduates of seven occupational disciplines constituted the survey population for this 1970-74 follow-up study. The 141 usable responses to the mail survey represent a 65.9 percent rate of return. The survey instrument was desgined to initiate responses from the graduates in terms of: (1) appropriateness of the course of study…

Presents findings from the "2003 Graduating Student & Alumni Survey," conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Results reveal that most students: view the economy as the greatest job-search obstacle; are realistic about what they expect of the job market; and were realistic in their salary expectations. (GCP)

Presents findings from the "2001 Graduating Student & Alumni Survey," conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Results reveal that most students: chose majors that will prepare them for a specific line of work; do not expect lofty salaries or unusual perks; have healthy concerns about conducting a successful job search; and…

A followup study was conducted of all 493 William Rainey Harper College students who achieved alumni status (48 hours or more or a degree) during the 1974-75 academic year in a career field. Between 279 returns to a mailed survey instrument, and 134 telephone interviews, a total of 413 responses were gathered, an 83.8 percent response rate. About…

Outcomes of post-secondary vocational-technical and transfer education programs were assessed by examining students' status five years after enrollment. Outcome indicators included education and employment status, job relatedness, perceptions of effect on level of employment, and satisfaction with present job and past educational program. A…

This report contains graduate employment data obtained from the 1999-2000 Student Occupational Follow-Up Survey at Parkland College (Illinois). Out of 550 graduates of occupational programs contacted during the summer after graduation, 382 returned surveys (response rate of 70%). Results indicate: (1) about 85% reported they are employed, an…

Summarizes a report of a follow-up study conducted on the baccalaureate program of the School of Technical Careers (STC) at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Findings show that the Bachelor of Science in Technical Careers degree is considered equivalent to other college degrees and that to many employers it may be a preferred degree. (TA)