Identifying the root cause of Mukwonago High School graduates' inability to make a career choice and form a career plan

Abstract

The study explores the attitudes, processes, and influences on high school students as they make their career decisions. Evidenced by the high college dropout rate and frequent career changes observed in young adults the needs and wants of the students were not being met. Students need to take responsibility for the decision-making process. Students need to have identified a career and have a tentative career plan before leaving high school.