A Comparative Study of Proprietary and Nonproprietary Vocational Training Graduates.

Jung, Steven M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ140987

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1976

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A Comparative Study of Proprietary and Nonproprietary Vocational Training Graduates

Jung, Steven M.; And Others

Journal of Vocational Behavior, 8, 2, 209-224, Apr 76

Questionnaires were sent to 13,549 graduates of four types of proprietary and nonproprietary vocational training programs. Substantial differences favoring nonproprietary programs were found between proprietary and nonproprietary graduates in terms of economic gains following graduation and expressed satisfaction. Nevertheless, both types of programs were found to be generally effective. (Author)

Descriptors: Accountability, Comparative Analysis, Economic Factors, Employment Patterns, Graduate Students, Job Satisfaction, Program Effectiveness, Proprietary Schools, Research Projects, Surveys, Vocational Education

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