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- Title
Exploring Participation in SkillsUSA Among Postsecondary Students.
- Authors
Maldonado, Laura G.; Jaeger, Audrey J.
- Abstract
Industries across the United States are facing a shortage of skilled technical workers. This qualitative case study investigated how participation in SkillsUSA, a career and technical student organization, influenced community college students' preparedness for the workforce and their connection to campus. Data were gathered from interest questionnaires, interviews, resumes, and observations. Using the psychology of working theory to frame the study, findings revealed participation in SkillsUSA influenced students' work choices, initiative, and confidence in overcoming obstacles. Participants also reported benefitting from a supportive campus community. The study provided an extension of the psychology of working theory to community college populations and has implications for practitioners and policymakers.
- Subjects
UNITED States; COMMUNITY college students; PUBLIC universities &; colleges; PARTICIPATION; STUDENT organizations; UNIVERSITY towns; COMMUNITY colleges
- Publication
Career & Technical Education Research, 2020, Vol 45, Issue 3, p21
- ISSN
1554-754X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5328/cter45.3.21