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Peer reviewedNelms, Charlie; And Others – Education, 1982
Investigated impact of socio-economic status (SES) and achievement scores on job choice for 128 participants in a Labor Market Orientation Training program. Neither SES nor the program measure ("World of Work") were significant, but "Wide Range Achievement Test" gain scores did significantly impact on job choice. (Author/BRR)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Career Choice, Disadvantaged Youth, Middle Class Students
