School-to-work Programs Effectiveness

Most high schools provide programs to prepare students for college or employment after graduation. These programs, also known as School-to-Work Programs, are supposed to help direct students to the career field that they would like to pursue. Unfortunately, the programs provided by the schools are not as effective as they should be. One of the main reasons why these programs are unsuccessful is due to the lack of participation from local businesses. Businesses are unwilling to participate because of the cost to partake in the program, the time that is involved with the program and the loss of retention for the business. For most businesses, the concerns outweigh the benefits of the School-to-Work program but there can be and are very successful and effective programs from the partnerships of businesses and schools.