Enhancing graduate employability through extended internships in vocational higher education: Evidence from Türkiye

Key Points

• Enhanced employability is linked to increased internship duration, suggesting extended opportunities yield greater job readiness.
• Data reveal that students engaged in extended internships report a 25% increase in employment rates after graduation.
• Analysis of vocational education programs indicates that enhanced practical experience significantly boosts skill application in real-world jobs.
• Findings highlight the need for integration of longer internships in vocational curricula to better prepare graduates for the workforce.