In Heok Lee
Associate Professor, Department of Career and Information Studies (Workforce Education)
Contact Information
- inheok@uga.edu
- 706-542-7393 (office)
Office Location
225 River's Crossing
850 College Station Road
Athens,
Georgia
30602
Affiliated Units
Areas of Expertise
- workforce education
Research Interests
- secondary and postsecondary career and technical education for special needs
- international vocational education and training
- career development and vocational behavior
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.
Education
| Degree | Concentration | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Workforce Education | University of Georgia | 2010 |
Awards and Accolades
| Year | Award | From |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Outstanding Assistant Professor | University Council for Workforce and Human Resource Education |
| 2015 | Outstanding Beginning Scholar Award | Association for Career and Technical Education Research |