That group is my main frustration. Then again, we have a 92% placement rate; so we're doing something right - everyone who WANTS a job has one. It's only the ones who don't seem to want one that I'm struggling with.
HI Richard
True. Again, schools need to determine what percentage or how many waivers are permitted by their regulatory bodies.
Also, it would be interesting to know why students enroll with no employment goals. The information may help with marketing, admissions, or creating other offerings.
Best wishes
Susan
Hi Amy
Many regulatory bodies allow students to declare that they are enrolled for reasons other than getting a job. What is important is to check how many waivers are permitted and during what time frame.
Best wishes
Susan
So, you're saying that if they express that they do not want to get a job then I should have them sign some kind of form? Does the ACCET really acknowledge that?
It is very inportant to have a "Graduate Placement Waiver". It is best to mantain a low percentage of waviers. When ACCET looks at what your doing a waiver is much better than nothing!
Richard
Hi
Yes, many students enroll with no employment goals in mind. Since you have to report retention and placement, suggest you have non working students sign something to indicate they had no employment goals in mind. Or perhaps they were working and used the training to upgrade their skills. In any case, complete information on file will be vital when your licensing or accreditation board wants to know what happened to grads who are not working.
Thanks
Susan
