International Journal of
Vocational and Technical Education

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Voc. Tech. Educ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-534X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJVTE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 115

Full Length Research Paper

The influence of vocational education training image on students’ loyalty: Case study in Vietnam

Vi Hoang Dang
  • Vi Hoang Dang
  • Vocational Education - Namdinh Vocational College - Vietnam, University of New England, Australia.
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Tanya Hathaway
  • Tanya Hathaway
  • Learning Innovations Hub - University of New England, Australia.
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  •  Received: 22 April 2015
  •  Accepted: 02 June 2015
  •  Published: 30 June 2015

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