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Does a vocational education program prepare competent graduates for further academic programs?


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Forhad, Md. Abdur Rahman and Alam, Gazi Mahabubul and Haque, Afruza and Khan, Md. Sawgat and Rashid, Mamunur (2023) Does a vocational education program prepare competent graduates for further academic programs? Higher Education Skills and Work-based Learning, 13 (6). 1108 - 1125. ISSN 2042-3896; eISSN: 2042-390X

Abstract

Purpose: this study examines whether students graduating from SSC-VOC perform better in diploma engineering programs. Design/methodology/approach: this study uses quantitative and qualitative methods to examine how secondary school certificate-vocational (SSC-VOC) graduates perform in their subsequent vocational programs. Findings: despite having vocational training orientation, this study finds that graduates from SSC-VOC receive lower grades than their public counterparts by 0.109 cumulative grade points average (CGPA). Social implications: findings imply that policymakers should increase teachers numbers, salaries and laboratory facilities. In addition, collaboration between SSC-VOC institutions and polytechnics would allow them to offer a quality engineering education. In such a way, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs prepare human resources to promote economic development and employment, expand production opportunities and improve employment quality. Originality/value: this is the first piece of work conducted in Bangladesh that has examined the quality of VET graduates for furthering their studies. This study added value by providing some pragmatic suggestions for practical implications.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Educational Studies
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1108/heswbl-02-2023-0023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Keywords: Vocational education; Diploma engineering; CGPA; Socioeconomic status; Quality education
Depositing User: Ms. Nur Faseha Mohd Kadim
Date Deposited: 04 Nov 2024 03:41
Last Modified: 04 Nov 2024 03:41
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107386
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