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Educational Administration and Supervision

University of Louisville

2021

Career

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The Impact Of Work-Study Participation On The Career Readiness Of Undergraduates, Allen J. Leonard, Patrick Akos Dr., Bryant Hutson Oct 2021

The Impact Of Work-Study Participation On The Career Readiness Of Undergraduates, Allen J. Leonard, Patrick Akos Dr., Bryant Hutson

Journal of Student Financial Aid

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program is an integral part of the federal financial aid plan in the United State since 1964 providing employment opportunities, financial assistance, and opportunities to improve career readiness to over 675,000 students annually. However, little investigation has been completed into the effects of participating in FWS in terms of either program effectiveness or as an effectiveness as a career development program. Previous research lacks consistent findings and focuses on academic outcomes, ignoring development aspects as well as the potential reframing of the program as a high-impact practice. This study assesses the career readiness of FWS eligible …