A longitudinal study of the experience of a career development program for rural school students
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Article Title | A longitudinal study of the experience of a career development program for rural school students |
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ERA Journal ID | 20813 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | McIlveen, Peter (Author), Morgan, Tanya (Author) and Bimrose, Jennifer (Author) |
Journal Title | Australian Journal of Career Development |
Journal Citation | 21 (1), pp. 22-30 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2012 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
Place of Publication | Camberwell, Victoria |
ISSN | 1038-4162 |
2200-6974 | |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.acer.edu.au/press/ajcd |
Abstract | This study investigated students’ experiences of a career development program that was established to foster interest in and aspirations for higher education within high school students residing in rural and isolated areas of Australia. Nine students who participated in the program were interviewed 18 months later to explore their recollections of the experience. Results of the study revealed three themes pertaining to the value of career planning information, elaboration and confirmation of career thoughts and the social connectedness and positive experience the program provided. It was concluded that the program had a long-term positive impact and that there should be consideration given to exploring the cost-benefit of such programs in terms of university attrition rates. |
Keywords | career development, rural, longitudinal, access, equity, social justice |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390404. Educational counselling |
Public Notes | Copyright 2011 Australian Council for Educational Research. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Education |
Student Services | |
University of Warwick, United Kingdom | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1422/a-longitudinal-study-of-the-experience-of-a-career-development-program-for-rural-school-students
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