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CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL AND DROPOUT MDTA TRAINEES 1
Author(s) -
Kult Dennis,
Trotter Ann B.,
Western Judy L.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
journal of employment counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.252
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 2161-1920
pISSN - 0022-0787
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1920.1969.tb00534.x
Subject(s) - psychology , dropout (neural networks) , sample (material) , gerontology , clinical psychology , medical education , family medicine , medicine , chemistry , chromatography , machine learning , computer science
A study was designed to compare several variables of Manpower Development Training Act (MDTA) clients who dropped out of the program with those of clients who completed the program. A random sample of application cards was drawn for individuals enrolled in MDTA adult classes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trainees who completed the program were more likely to be married, older, characterized by a more stable employment history prior to entering the program, and slightly more educated than were program dropouts. Clients who completed the program versus those who did not were not significantly different on the following variables: (1) sex; (2) counseling versus no counseling; (3) race; and (4) client reported physical disability.