Article Sidebar

Download
PDF
Statistic
Read Counter : 1506 Download : 423

Main Article Content

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the effectiveness of vocational training programs in enhancing employment outcomes.


Research Design and Methodology: Employing a quantitative descriptive approach, the study synthesizes insights from prior research to delineate the impact of vocational training on participants' employment prospects.


Findings and Discussion: The literature review reveals a positive association between vocational training participation and favorable employment outcomes. High-quality programs aligned with industry needs yield more favorable outcomes. Socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, and educational attainment also influence employment prospects post-training. Additionally, vocational training contributes to socio-economic mobility and regional development.


Implications: Evidence-based policy interventions and collaborations between stakeholders are essential for enhancing the effectiveness and inclusivity of vocational training programs. Addressing socio-economic disparities and ensuring program relevance is imperative for maximizing societal benefits. Longitudinal studies and comparative analyses are recommended for future research to understand further vocational training programs' long-term impacts and relative effectiveness.

Keywords

Vocational training programs Employment outcomes Program effectiveness Socio-demographic factors Evidence-based policy

Article Details

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite
Mustajab, D., & Irawan, A. (2023). The Effectiveness of Vocational Training Programs on Employment Outcomes. Advances in Community Services Research, 1(2), 54–63. https://doi.org/10.60079/acsr.v1i2.344
Download Citation
Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS)
BibTeX

References

  1. Borghans, L., ter Weel, B., & Weinberg, B. A. (2022). People skills and the labor-market outcomes of underrepresented groups. Journal of Human Capital, 16(2), 212-245.
  2. Brown, M., Lauder, H., & Ashton, D. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 on vocational education and training: Issues and responses. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 73(4), 485-499.
  3. Cappelli, P., & Won, M. (2016). How employers view various certifications. ILR Review, 69(3), 667-701.
  4. Card, D. (1999). The causal effect of education on earnings. In Handbook of labor economics (Vol. 3, pp. 1801-1863). Elsevier.
  5. Carneiro, P., Crawford, C., & Goodman, A. (2007). The impact of early cognitive and non-cognitive skills on later outcomes. Labour Economics, 14(6), 799-813.
  6. Cedefop. (2019). Future skills supply and demand in Europe: 2020-2030. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.
  7. Cortes, K. E., & Goodman, J. (2016). Ability-to-pay, vocational choice, and the gender wage gap. Journal of Political Economy, 124(5), 1413-1459.
  8. Eurofound. (2020). Challenges and prospects in the EU: Lessons from ERMES and other studies. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.
  9. Garrison, D. R., & Ehringhaus, M. (2007). Blended learning: Current research findings. Journal of Distance Education, 21(6), 247-264.
  10. Grollmann, P., & Rauner, F. (2007). Combining work and learning: A neglected issue in European VET policy. European Journal of Vocational Training, 42(2), 71-86.
  11. Heckman, J. J., & Smith, J. A. (1999). The pre-programme earnings dip and the determinants of participation in a social programme: Implications for simple programme evaluation strategies. The Economic Journal, 109(457), 313-348.
  12. Jones, S. A., & Smith, P. (2024). Gamification in vocational education and training: A systematic review. Educational Technology Research and Development, 72(3), 1421-1445.
  13. Karmel, T. (2018). The value of vocational education and training qualifications: An analysis of income and employment rates. National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
  14. Lerman, R. I. (2014). The impact of post-secondary education and training on the labor market outcomes of participants in Adult and Dislocated Worker programs. The Journal of Higher Education, 85(3), 385-416.
  15. Mulder, M., Weigel, T., & Collins, K. (2007). Reconceptualising the curriculum for the knowledge era: Higher education and the demands of employability. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 39(3), 299-312.
  16. OECD. (2017). Building digital skills for tomorrow: A joint project by the European Commission and the OECD. Paris: OECD Publishing.
  17. OECD. (2019). Getting Skills Right: Future-Ready Adult Learning Systems. OECD Publishing.
  18. OECD. (2019). Getting Skills Right: Future-Ready Adult Learning Systems. Paris: OECD Publishing.
  19. Smith, A., & Johnson, M. (2023). Vocational training and the future of work: Skills development in the digital era. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 75(2), 237-256.
  20. Steedman, H., & McIntosh, S. (2001). Policy learning and the development of vocational education and training in the UK. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 53(1), 91-104.
  21. Wolter, S. C., & Ryan, P. (2011). Apprenticeship. Handbook of the Economics of Education, 3, 521-576.