Individualized Learning Plans in Guiding Career-Technical Course-Taking and Achieving Post-High-School Employment Goals

Most adolescents and young adults in the U.S. seek employment after high school regardless of their education or work status, yet career readiness preparation have not received equal attention as college at secondary level. Using data from High School Longitudinal Study 2009 (HSLS:2009), we explored possible connections between individualized learning plans (ILP) both Career-Technical Education (CTE) course taking goal attainment Results showed that ILPs were positively associated with establishing goals, securing employment, achieving goals school. Students who had likely to earn more CTE credits higher probabilities working However, did moderate relationship earned credits, nor activities. Findings reflect an overlook integrated underutilization school-based resources. Keywords: Individualized plan; technical education; employment; development; DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-16-04 Publication date: June 30 th 2023