The title of his study is Demographic Differences and Schooling Experiences as Predictors of Career Choice. The purpose of the study was to predict occupational choices based on demographic variables and high school curriculum tracks. Based on an analysis of the 1997 NLSY data set that examined high school graduates’ occupational choices in 2006, findings indicated that CTE graduates were 2.7 times more likely to be in STEM fields, while College Preparatory graduates were 1.8 times more likely to be in Business, Management, and Administration occupations. In addition, gender was significantly related to all occupational choices. Implications of this study call for CTE teachers and leaders to find new strategies to attract more diverse students, particularly females and minorities, into programs that are predominately White and/or male.
Dr. Fletcher joined the program faculty in 2010 and is currently serving as the Coordinator of the Master's in Career and Technical Education. Congratulations Dr. Fletcher for Outstanding Research Paper Presentation!
