Vocational Training and Employment Outcomes for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Author: Dr. Satnarain Singh Assistant Professor, Dept. of Special Education, MR DAV College of Education, Rohtak

Published On: 2025-04-29

This experimental study evaluates the impact of a structured vocational training program on employment outcomes for young adults aged 18–25 with intellectual disabilities in Rohtak, India. A pre-test and post-test design was implemented with 60 participants, randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving vocational training (n=30) and a control group receiving no training (n=30). Employment outcomes including job acquisition and retention, were measured using standardized assessments before and after a 12-week intervention. Paired t-tests and ANOVA analyzed differences in outcomes. Results show the experimental group achieved a 15% increase in job acquisition and 12% improvement in retention compared to the control group. These findings highlight the efficacy of vocational training in enhancing employability and provide insights for policymakers to expand such programs in Rohtak.

 Key Words: Vocational Training, Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Outcomes, Young Adults, Experimental Study