Career and Other Factors Influencing Postsecondary Decisions: Survey of High School Students in Alberta, Canada

In a survey of grade 11 students in Alberta (n=1,047), 35% preferred university career paths, 18.5% community college, 21.9% technical institutes/apprenticeship. Many contemplated career choices for more than two years. They had limited knowledge of the work force but were developing positive work h...

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Published in:The Journal of technology studies 1996, Vol.22 (2), p.30-37
Main Authors: Powlette, Nina M., Young, Darius R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alberta
Career Choice
College Choice
College students
Counselor training
Employment
Foreign Countries
Grade 11
High School Students
High schools
Influences
Job development
Lifestyle
Occupational Information
Recreation
Technical institutes
Universities
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Summary:In a survey of grade 11 students in Alberta (n=1,047), 35% preferred university career paths, 18.5% community college, 21.9% technical institutes/apprenticeship. Many contemplated career choices for more than two years. They had limited knowledge of the work force but were developing positive work habits. Parents and peers were important career influences. (SK)
ISSN:1071-6084
1541-9258
DOI:10.21061/jots.v22i2.a.5