Employers surveyed for the study indicated that recent secondary vocational graduates had better entry-level work skills than recent graduates without vocational education. The appropriateness of the level of vocational-technical preparation desired by employers seems to vary depending upon the size of the organization each employer represents. A number of recommendations appear in the literature. In addition to teaching occupational skills, all occupational programs should continue to emphasize basic education skills. Students cannot be expected to be comfortable with computers if teachers lack familiarity with them and fail to take advantage of such resources in their teaching.
Apprenticeships offer an option for moving the noncollege-bound student into employment.
An important aspect of apprenticeships is the opportunity for smooth transition from school to work. Certain issues must be addressed before establishing a youth apprenticeship model. Given attention to these issues, apprenticeships are recommended as ways to enhance vocational education. According to Corporate Employers. McNelly, D. E. et al.