
Placement and job opportunities are two different things, to my way of thinking - Job opportunities are what may be available to entry level participants coming out of a trade school environment, whereas - placement is something a trade school cannot do?. a trade school can only advise the students where work opportunity is -locally and/or out of the area. in some situations the trade school may be able to make contact with a perspective employer and make an introduction. they cannot place IE: hire the student and expect the employer to accept him/her. the students must pass the interview and be accepted on their own ability and previous background experience in order to be hired.
Agreed, When students are hired it is a reflection of hard work and commitment from the Instructors, staff and the students ... Overall the goal should be to see the student's succeed.
I agree, however I believe it is very important to the morale and retention. I get so excited when student are placed in good job opportunities.
As a instructor at a trade school I personally like to keep in touch with the local dealerships and every chance I get I pass on open positions in my classes. I think its a good way to stay involved with the industry and to show our students that we promote local businesses