Zadovoljstvo učenika tehničkom strukom i percepcija karijernih mogućnosti
Student Satisfaction with the Technical Profession and Perceptions of Career Opportunities

Summary/Abstract: The professional competences of students are important for the labor market, and the choice of a future profession is primarily influenced by the family, directing them towards different occupations based on their interests and possibilities, but also with social norms and expectations. The STEM field presents challenges for students and the environment because it shapes the approach for future personal and social development through a research-based approach. The aim of this research is to examine the self-assessment of technical school students regarding their motivation for enrollment, satisfaction with the technical profession, access to technology and educational resources, as well as the desire for further education and a professional career, whether they plan to enroll in college, pursue professional training, or enter the workforce immediately. The results showed that the respondents were mostly satisfied with their chosen profession, considering it useful for their professional development and competitiveness in the labor market. Although they rate their competences as mediocre, they believe that technical programs will enhance their employability and offer new opportunities to improve their professional skills. The research also included the role of elementary school in career choice and the representation of career orientation programs. The obtained results provide guidelines for curriculum development in the technical profession, improvement of educational processes in technical schools, curriculum adaptation, and specific support for students in their professional development through career orientation programs and monitoring the development of acquired competences.

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