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Title: The Forgotten 70%: How California Community College Dropouts Are Driving the Skills Builder Economy
Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis
Publication Year: 2020
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Abstract: Purpose. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between units completed and the post-college wage growth of skills builder students in the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). Academic research and higher education policy makers have traditionally focused on outcomes for students that complete a degree or certificate. The story of the skills builder, students that complete courses but leave community college without a degree or certificate, is often over-looked. Theoretical Framework. Using human capital theory as a framework, this quantitative study explored any relationship between units completed by employed skills builders at Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) and subsequent 1-year and 3- year wage growth. Methodology. This study used a correlational research design and simple linearregression to determine if units completed predicted post-college wage growth. Secondary data was used from the VCCCD system for students enrolled between the 2008-2009 and 2018-2019 academic years (N = 19,314) and California unemployment insurance wage records. Findings and Conclusion. The study found that units completed predicted 90.1% of the expected 1-year wage growth and 91.5% of 3-year wage growth of students . . .
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Authors: Kallik, Crystal
Institution: University of La Verne
Department: LaFetra College of Education
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Publisher Location: La Verne, California
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Data Collections: IPUMS USA
Topics: Education, Labor Force and Occupational Structure
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