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Equity-Based Career Development and Postsecondary Transitions - An American Imperative (Hardcover)
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Equity-Based Career Development and Postsecondary Transitions - An American Imperative (Hardcover)
Series: Contemporary Perspectives on Access, Equity and Achievement
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Former First Lady, Michelle Obama believes that every individual
should have some type of postsecondary education or training beyond
high school to achieve economic and personal success (Reach Higher
Initiative, Better Make Room, 2019). Educational attainment (e.g.,
a high school diploma, college degree, or postsecondary training)
provides career opportunities for advancement into leadership
positions and benefits such as health insurance and retirement
(Heckman, 2000). Additionally, an individual with a college degree
can make over one million dollars more over a lifetime in salary
than someone with a high school diploma (Carnevale, Cheah, &
Hanson, 2015). Acquiring a college degree can lead to employment
opportunities and is considered an asset in the U.S. economy
(Washington, 2010). However, certain populations encounter barriers
to attaining an education, particularly a postsecondary education,
leading to a disparity in receiving the aforementioned benefits.
Some of these populations include African American students, LGBTQ
students, and students with disabilities. There is a dearth of
information and research on providing guidance on implementation,
research, and best practices in equity-based career development,
college readiness, and successful postsecondary transitions for
minoritized, at risk, or vulnerable populations. The editors of
this volume invited authors with research and practice expertise
around various student populations in preparing them for college
and career readiness as well as postsecondary transitions. This
book is the first of its kind to discuss career development and
postsecondary transitions from an access and equity perspective.
Further, this text serves as a call to action to ensure the United
States' most vulnerable populations has an opportunity to
successfully transition into multiple postsecondary options after
high school.
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