This study looks at the relevance of Holland's Hexagonal Model of vocational interests within a collectivistic cultural context by examining the alignment between RIASEC personality types and occupational daydreams among Indonesian high school students. Informed by a mixed-methods approach, 649 students completed the Self-Directed Search (SDS),…

This research examined vocational education and training (VET) teachers' understanding of how people learn, and how they cater to the learning needs and preferences of their students across a range of different contexts. It found that most VET teachers use a similar overarching strategy in their teaching that aims to enable a diversity of students…

Career and technical education (CTE) and apprenticeship share many common goals, combining workplace skills with academic knowledge. Yet, until recently, CTE and Registered Apprenticeship (RA) were entirely separate systems in the United States. CTE programs are embedded in secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, while RA has…

One route toward career preparation for college students comes from work experience. Internships demonstrate benefits, but there is limited inquiry on the career development benefits of Federal Work Study (FWS). Archival data from nearly 600 students at one Southeastern research I institution suggest a significant and positive relationship between…

STEM education, which consists of the initials of the words Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is an educational approach that blends theoretical knowledge with engineering skills. The STEM education approach is implemented in the USA from preschool to senior high school through engineering design and interdisciplinary studies…

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how mentees describe the career and psychosocial mentoring functions of mentors in non-profit organizations in the southern United States. The theoretical foundation for the study was Kram's mentoring roles theory. Two research questions focused on how mentees in a subordinate…

Despite extensive preparedness literature, existing studies fail to adequately explore healthcare graduates' feelings of preparedness longitudinally across new graduate transition journeys, nor do they compare different healthcare professions to ascertain what opportunities exist for multiprofessional transition interventions. Therefore, this…

Support and influences on adolescents' career choices come from a variety of sources. However, studies comparing the importance given to various sources of support are few, and none have analyzed differences in the support provided by mothers and fathers. This study aimed to examine quantitatively the importance given to support from various…

The author did not intentionally raise her daughter to become a school psychologist. This article presents what happens when a child follows into the school psychology profession. Learn from several families with school psychologists in two generations to gain insights into their journeys and relationships.

The persistent skills gap in the workforce, exacerbated by rapid technological advancements, has become a critical global issue across sectors. In collaboration with the International Professional Services Organization (IPSO), this study conducted 75-minute focus group interviews in May 2024 with three distinct groups: recent college graduates,…

As digital transformation increasingly drives reforms in vocational education, this study aims to assess the current status and effectiveness of digitalization policies across five provinces in China. By applying the Policy Modeling Consistency (PMC) index model, the study quantitatively analyzes 21 policy documents from 2012 to 2024 based on nine…

Brain drain has long been argued to be one of Africa's key development challenges. This paper provides a more nuanced analysis of African career mobility through a focus on professionals in the creative industries, specifically Ghanaian fashion designers. Drawing on interviews with 31 fashion designers but focussing on the career geography of…

The field of performing arts presents an often unpredictable area for career development. Yet many people are drawn to this field as their chosen career trajectory. This study examines the life-career experiences that shape performing artists' trajectories within the framework of career construction theory. Using a qualitative multiple case study…

Career-connected learning is an educational strategy that combines high-quality academic instruction, skill-based learning, and real-world experiences to prepare students with the knowledge and skills that they need to pursue their college and career goals. Career-connected learning can be delivered in a variety of ways, including in core content…

A major barrier to achieving equitable access and success in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs is the lack of diversity among CTE educators. While efforts are emerging across the country to recruit and retain diverse CTE instructors, diversification is a real challenge as the CTE field also faces teacher shortages, even without taking…