Transition from Polytechnics to Working Life.

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Title: Transition from Polytechnics to Working Life.
Language: English
Authors: Stenstrom, Marja-Leena
Source: Vocational Training: European Journal. Jan-Apr 2003 (28):65-72.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2003
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Employment Level, Foreign Countries, Graduate Surveys, Job Placement, Postsecondary Education, Relevance (Education)
Geographic Terms: Finland
ISSN: 0378-5068
Abstract: Surveys of Finnish polytechnic graduates in business/administration (n=896), technology/communications (n=1,021), and health care/social services (n=925) indicated that training prepared them for finding jobs, with variations by field of study. Engineers had the most success in finding permanent, high-status jobs. Dissatisfaction was highest among business/administration graduates. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)
Entry Date: 2004
Accession Number: EJ678559
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Surveys of Finnish polytechnic graduates in business/administration (n=896), technology/communications (n=1,021), and health care/social services (n=925) indicated that training prepared them for finding jobs, with variations by field of study. Engineers had the most success in finding permanent, high-status jobs. Dissatisfaction was highest among business/administration graduates. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)
ISSN:0378-5068