Menagements and teachers opinions about the problems that exist in vocational high schools for girls(the sample of Ankara city center)

The purpose of this research, is to put forward menagements and teachers opinions about the problems that exist in Vocational High Schools for Girls. In this research qualitative interview technique is used. 102 Teachers and 20 managers who are employed in Vocational High Schools for Girls in Ankara city center are being interviewed and the their opinions are analyzed. As a result of this research, teachers and managers in Vocational High Schools for Girls stated that schools are financially in bad situation, circulating capital (other funding options are limited) is deficient, and (governmental subsidies are very low) appropriation from the budget is low. They also indicated that ?Teacher quality was partially good but currently it is not satisfactory. They mentioned that in-service training activities should be handled with care, and corrective actions must be taken to keep up to date technology.? They stated that ?Student quality is decreasing everyday; and to increase the levels of Student Success at Schools could be done by cooperating with companies in related Industries.? They also indicated that ?There are some limitations with the educational equipment as well; new equipments and hardware must be provided in order to keep up with the technology. Tools, devices and hardware are not enough and new devices should be bought to keep up with the technology.? Students stated that ?They are having some difficulties about continuing education in Universities. They mentioned that some regulations should be enacted to ease the admissions to Universities for Vocational High School Students.?