This research aimed to: 1.Examine the satisfaction levels regarding the development of foundational skills and knowledge for pursuing vocational careers among students in opportunity expansion schools in Ratchaburi Province. And 2.Collect problems and suggestions related to the development of foundational skills and knowledge for pursuing vocational careers among students in opportunity expansion schools in Ratchaburi Province and analyzed across four key topics. The sample group consisted of 30 students studying in 3rd year of middle school from selected opportunity expansion schools in Ratchaburi Province. A questionnaire, with a reliability coefficient of .95, was used as the research instrument. Statistical analyses included percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The study revealed the following: Part 1: Participant Satisfaction with the Activity are 1.Knowledge and Understanding: Participants' average knowledge scores were higher after the training compared to before it. 2.Usefulness for Further Study: 100% of participants found the knowledge and information gained from the camp useful for choosing their future studies, with an average usefulness rating of 4.31 (SD = 5.61). 3.Usefulness for Career Choice: 100% of participants also found the knowledge and information useful for choosing a career, with an average usefulness rating of 4.24 (SD = 4.90). 4. Interest in Vocational Fields: Students' interest in vocational careers, in descending order, was: Computer Technician (28%), Mechanical Technician (21%), Electrical Technician (19%), Civil Technician (19%), and Welder (13%). Part 2: Overall Participant Satisfaction are 1. Applicability to Further Study: Participants rated the usefulness of the knowledge and information

Authors:
Tanapon Tamrongkunanan, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Chayanit Pichitronnachai, King Mongkut’s university of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Tanes Tanitteerapan, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Ms.Chayanit Pichitronnachai is currently a Master's degree student in department of Electrical Technology Education, Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi. Thailand

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