Title:	The economic value of academic and vocational training acquired in high school / Russell W. Rumberger and Thomas N. Daymont.
Author:	Rumberger, Russell W.
	Daymont, Thomas N.
Document type:	General
Publication details:	Newark, NJ : W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, 1984
Language:	English
Media/format:	Book
Refernet Number:	CED
Available items:	1

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Abstract:

This study examines whether differences in high school curricula lead to differences in labor market opportunities for persons who complete 10 to 12 years of schooling and acquire no postsecondary training. Data were gathered beginning in 1979 from a national longitudinal survey of youth. Researchers studied detailed information on coursework taken from high school transcripts. The results show no systematic advantage of one high school curriculum relative to another, although in some instances--for some students and in some areas--vocational preparation produces superior labor market effects compared to academic or general curricula.  This study examines whether differences in high school curricula lead to differences in labor market opportunities for persons who complete 10 to 12 years of schooling and acquire no postsecondary training. Data were gathered beginning in 1979 from a national longitudinal survey of youth. Researchers studied detailed information on coursework taken from high school transcripts. The results show no systematic advantage of one high school curriculum relative to another, although in some instances--for some students and in some areas--vocational preparation produces superior labor market effects compared to academic or general curricula. read less ...

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Long title:

The economic value of academic and vocational training acquired in high school / Russell W. Rumberger and Thomas N. Daymont.  The economic value of academic and vocational training acquired in high school / Russell W. Rumberger and Thomas N. Daymont. read less ...

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Journal title:

Youth and the labour market : analysis of the National Longitudinal Survey p. 157-191  Youth and the labour market : analysis of the National Longitudinal Survey p. 157-191 read less ...

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