Sankardas, S. A. and Rajanahally, J. (2015) Skills training for young adults with special educational needs for transition into employment. Support for Learning. 30(3), pp. 252-267. 0268-2141.
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Abstract:
The research reported here was conducted to investigate the perception that people with disabilities find it a challenge to seek employment (Hernandez et al., 2007). It is suggested that this situation could be due to a lack of specific employment-based training. Hence young adults with special educational needs (SEN) may require job-specific training before they seek employment (Flannery et al., 2007). This research investigated the importance of specific skills training for young adults with SEN and also looked at opinions about that training in the area of the retail sector for young adults above the age of 18 years with SEN, and subsequently their success in seeking employment. The research was conducted in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu. The views of vocational instructors, parents and professionals in the retail sector were analysed, and conclusions were drawn as to whether this sector is a viable proposition as a career option for young adults with SEN.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Skills training, transition, employment, retail, vocational skills, special educational needs, inclusion
Subjects:
L Education > LA History of education > LA410 Other regions or countries > LA1151 India
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC980 Types of education > LC1041 Vocational education (General)
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC980 Types of education > LC1041 Vocational education (General)
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth
Creators:
Sankardas, S. A. and Rajanahally, J.
Publisher:
Blackwell
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research
Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research
Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date:
29 September 2015
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 252-267
Journal or Publication Title:
Support for Learning
Volume:
30
Number:
3
Language:
English
ISSN:
0268-2141
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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