Is a grad continuing on for another program considered "placement"?
I've worked for a school that had a high placement rate but learned that students who continue on for another degree OR even if they're not working in their field but they're nonetheless working somewhere, they're considered "placed". I'm not sure how other schools identify a "placement" but it seems some can skate around a true placement in their field.
Jalyssa,
Placement requirements are determined by the commission and by the accrediting body. You must meet the requirement percentages established by both.
Patty Aronoff
I think it may differ from school to school. I work at a hair academy that is accredited by NACCAS and when it comes to job placement percentage, the student has to be placed at a job within the cosmetic industry and if they are continuing education, they don't hurt nor help our placement percentage.
Andrea,
Placement is specifically defined in the commission rules. When a student continues on in education they are categorized as continuing education. Check with your CIE specialist for a clear definition of placement.
Patty Aronoff
