In Heok Lee
- Associate Professor
Career and Information Studies
Areas of Expertise
- workforce education
Interests
- secondary and postsecondary career and technical education for special needs
- international vocational education and training
- career development and vocational behavior
Academic Affiliations
Education
- Ph.D. in Workforce Education, 2010
University of Georgia
Contact
706-542-7393 (office)
Research Summary
The unifying theme of my research agenda is the efficacy of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) on student achievement and career and transition outcomes from school to work for adolescents. My research has attempted to determine (a) how young people make career choices, for example, aspirations or career choice patterns; (b) how certain adolescent experiences, including participation in secondary CTE, work experience, and inclusive education, influence career development, choice, and attainment; and (c) how the risk and resilience framework can advance our understanding of short-term educational outcomes for adolescents with specific learning disabilities or emotional-behavior disorders.
Awards and Accolades
Outstanding Assistant Professor
University Council for Workforce and Human Resource Education, 2016
Outstanding Beginning Scholar Award
Association for Career and Technical Education Research, 2015