THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY WAS TO DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION RECEIVED BY MALE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND INITIAL EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT SURVIVAL, JOB ADVANCEMENT, AND JOB SATISFACTION. DATA WERE SUPPLIED BY QUESTIONNAIRES RETURNED BY 310 OF 374 GRADUATES WHO HAD COMPLETED LESS THAN SIX MONTHS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND LESS…

A study was conducted to follow-up a sample of 1957 high school graduates in Wisconsin. Interviews were conducted by telephone and covered such matters as postsecondary education, current and past marital status, number of children, characteristics of present family, spouse's occupation and education, and participation in elections and community…

The Graduate Follow-up Survey is conducted annually by the Wisconsin Technical College System board to gather data regarding the activities and perceptions of recent technical college graduates. The 1997-98 survey identifies graduates' current activities, determines the extent to which these activities are related to the graduates' educational…

In 1989, a graduate follow-up survey was conducted to gather data regarding student perceptions and activities following graduation from the Wisconsin Vocational, Technical and Adult Education System (VTAE). Primary objectives of the survey were to identify current activities of VTAE graduates, determine whether the activities were related to the…

Each year, a follow-up study is conducted to gather data on the activities and perceptions of students approximately 6 months after their graduation from Wisconsin's Technical Colleges (WTC). Specifically, the survey seeks to identify the current activities of the WTC graduates, determine the extent to which current activities are related to the…

To assess the relationship between the competencies taught in ten Wisconsin two-year Associate Degree Electronic Technology programs and the competencies needed on the job, a study surveyed program graduates and employers of graduates regarding the effectiveness of the curriculum. The survey instruments were based on the 120 broad competencies…

This report, part of a 5-year evaluation project (fiscal years 1983-87), represents a summary and synthesis of self evaluation data from 45 secondary schools. Each school conducted an extensive vocational program self evaluation, accumulating data from graduates, employers, advisory committee members, staff and current students. On site…

This report presents a summary and synthesis of data from 169 Wisconsin schools, all of which conducted extensive vocational program self-evaluations in 1987-91. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the evaluation project process, including the survey instruments used and a list of participating schools. The next eight chapters review selected data…

This report presents a summaay and synthesis of data from 43 Wisconsin schools, each of which conducted an extensive vocational program self-evaluation in 1990-91. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the evaluation project process, including the survey instruments used and a list of participating schools. The next eight chapters provide a review of…