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Effects of a vocational program on professional orientation
Manuel Emiliano Quiroga-Garza1, David Leonardo Flores-Marín1, Raúl René Cantú-Hernández1
1Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud Ave, Morones Prieto No. 3000 Pte. Col, Los Doctores. Código postal: 64710, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
Heliyon
|May 7, 2020
Summary
Vocational orientation programs in health sciences foster early professional interest and improve student wellbeing. This study assessed long-term motivation and satisfaction after a high school health sciences program.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences Education
- Career Development
- Student Wellbeing
Background:
- Vocational orientation programs can spark early professional interest.
- Student involvement correlates with enhanced personal wellbeing and academic/professional success.
- Health sciences fields require motivated and satisfied professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the long-term effects of a health sciences vocational program on high school students.
- To analyze student motivation and satisfaction with professional orientation.
- To evaluate the impact of early exposure on career choices.
Main Methods:
- A vocational program was implemented for high school students.
- Participants experienced hands-on health sciences work.
- Student motivation and satisfaction were assessed two years post-program.
Main Results:
- Students in the program showed sustained interest in health professions.
- Positive academic and professional outcomes were observed.
- Enhanced personal wellbeing was a noted effect.
Conclusions:
- Early vocational exposure in health sciences positively influences student motivation.
- Such programs contribute to long-term professional satisfaction.
- Health sciences vocational programs are effective in guiding career orientation.
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