Educational and Economic Expansion of Underserved Students

Abstract

Overall, the purpose of this study is to explore American society's relationship with skill-based training and why students have limited access to other forms of higher learning. The research questions build an understanding of how students are influenced by job culture. This study was conducted using grounded theory, academic journal articles, and websites. The significant findings within the research were that offering skill-based training in high school could create a more adaptable job market for American underserved students. As well as, that the information disparities and misconceptions on vocational training have a role in the limitation on career flexibility. From the study results it revealed, with the dual-training model integrated into our curriculum, it could alleviate job displacement and encourage financial growth. The result also reflected credential attainment as a driver for negative conceptions of vocational career paths, despite positive outlooks in mediate-skilled jobs. Deconstructing the ideals of college as a socio-economic necessity allows space for solutions to develop more economic opportunities and growth in young adults. Keywords: conformity, expectation, exposure, limitation, dual training, displacement, and credential attainment