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Is Vocational Education Making a Difference for High-Risk Populations? Myths and Realities.
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Brown, Bettina Lankard – 1998
Vocational Education (VE) has long been recognized for its "hands-on" approach to education and ability to demonstrate a connection between school and employment. The consensus of the literature is that VE facilitates student skill development, retention in school, and employment. According to the research, reducing the dropout rate is the most…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged, Dropout Prevention