In 2014, ETS conducted a study investigating how the New Careers in Nursing (NCIN) program may have influenced the culture of participating schools of nursing. Select schools of nursing received grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to provide scholarships and support services for students in accelerated nursing programs. Case studies…

This qualitative study investigated the vocational socialization turning points in families of classical musicians. I sampled and interviewed 20 parent-child dyads, for a total of 46 interviews. Data analysis revealed that classical musicians' experiences were marked by 11 turning points that affected their identification with the occupation:…

This paper summarizes the findings of a five year study aimed at improving both recruitment and retention of female students pursuing careers in engineering. The study analyzed a series of five programs implemented at the College of Engineering at The University of Toledo in Ohio, USA. The effectiveness of the programs over time is measured from…

This article describes the initial findings for students with learning disabilities from the first year of The Ohio Longitudinal Transition Study (OLTS). The study included 416 participants with learning disabilities who were exiting high school. Data from an in-school survey were analyzed by sample demographics (e.g. school setting, school type,…

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute became interested in Ohio's human-talent issues via its work to improve public education. Fordham wanted answers to two related questions: what would it take to excite, attract, and retain more top college students to work in Ohio, and what else would it take to draw them into the field of education? To seek…

Urban high-school students' low average level of academic achievement is a national problem. A lack of academic progress is a factor that contributes to students failing to graduate. In response to these urban high school student problems, a growing number of urban charter high schools have opened as an alternative to the traditional public high…

A year long Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program was developed for middle schools students on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) involving learning disabilities. The workshops were designed to encourage students both on IEPs and not on IEPs to explore STEM as a future career choice by building their knowledge and…

A 2005 MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures New Face of Work Survey found that many baby boomers are eager to make career changes that can launch a new chapter in their working lives while they make social contribution. The survey found that 50 percent of Americans age 50 to 70 want jobs that contribute to the greater good. It found that more than 53…

The impact of curriculum change on student career preference was examined; specifically, the influence of the courses students take in geology or earth science in middle school or junior high on their career preferences was investigated. A sample of 545 high school students (average age = 16.74 years) was surveyed. A survey instrument with…

Investigated career patterns and aspirations of 234 male and female Ohio elementary school principals. Factors found to relate significantly to gender include personal characteristics such as race and marital status, professional experiences such as career pattern prior to principalship, age when first considering principalship, reason for…

Analyzes the characteristics of newspaper subscribers and nonsubscribers in Richland County, Ohio, concluding that high readership correlates positively with education, income, and occupational status. (RB)

Examined conditions of school superintendency that make it attractive or unattractive as a career move for principals in Ohio. Responses from 508 principals show that the ability to make a difference and extrinsic motivators (e.g., salary and benefits) make the superintendency attractive, while increased responsibility, accountability…

Results of the Career Choice in Technical College Inventory completed by 283 students indicated that income in occupation most influenced career choice; interesting courses and previous work experience were also influential; in public and health services, teachers were influential; career guidance personnel were least influential; and no gender…

The health care skill gap is expected to worsen, but Career and Technical Education (CTE) is playing an integral part in preparing the next generation of workers. This article discusses the efforts of Greentree Health Science Academy in addressing the need to develop the next generation of health care professionals. In collaboration with…

Surveys educational and occupational expectations of students, grades 10 to 12, in four rural Ohio schools. Reports females show significantly higher educational and occupational aspirations than males. Areas of anticipated college study and occupational expectations are sex stereotypic; however, young rural women's occupational aspirations are…