Preparation of Students for the Modern Labour Market in Polish Secondary Schools. The Example of Mechatronic Technical School in Warsaw
Preparation of Students for the Modern Labour Market in Polish Secondary Schools. The Example of Mechatronic Technical School in Warsaw

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the findings of the author’s own research conducted in Polish secondary schools with the aim of identifying preparation of young people to navigate the labour market – including professional competences. The research problem was the preparation of technical school students to enter the current labour market and the role of vocational teachers in this preparation in the opinion of students. A focus research method was used, in which the research technique was a focus interview. The participants were fourth-grade students at technical schools (N=33). The research was conducted in 2023. The article presents students’ opinions about teachers of vocational subjects concerning their role in preparing them to follow a profession, as well as the students’ level of knowledge of the current labour market and employer expectations.

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