THE IMPACT OF CAREER ENABLING FACTORS AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY ON STUDENTS’ CAREER READINESS FOR THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY IN SOUTHERN CITY, CHINA

Zhiqiang Liu; Supot Rattanapun

Authors

Zhiqiang Liu Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep
Supot Rattanapun Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep

Keywords:

Career Enabling, Professional Identity, Career Readiness, Jewelry Industry

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were to identify and evaluate the key dimensions of Career Enabling Factors (CEF) that significantly shape Students’ Career Readiness (SCR) in vocational jewelry education, conducted by the mixed research methods. The quantitative data were collected from 460 samples by using stratified random sampling and complemented by in-depth-interviewing students, teachers, and industry experts. The findings underscored Professional Identity (PI’s) as pivotal role in vocational development by linking external supports with internal career commitment. Practical implications were suggested for curriculum design, to be consisted with school-industry collaboration, and policy innovation.

The research findings revealed that career enabling factors had a significant influence on both professional identity and students’ career readiness. It was found that professional identity served as a mediator in this relationship. The results from the analysis supported the conceptual assumptions of the CPC-J model and emphasized the important role of identity formation in the career preparation process for vocational students.

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