Abstract
It has been a practice of every higher educational institution to follow up on their graduates through tracer studies. This study generally aimed to trace the up–to–date status and employment of the BSIT graduates of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, San Isidro Campus for the Academic Year 2016–2017 and Academic Year 2017–2018. The descriptive method of research was used with a modified questionnaire as the major data-gathering instrument. There were 249 total graduates but only 219 of them responded to the study which involved 122 males and 97 females. Descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages, and ranking were used in this study. This study aimed to determine the general profile, educational background, professional examinations passed after college, employment profile, and reasons for unemployment of the unwaged respondents. Based on the tallied results, there is a high rate of employability with regular/permanent status among BSIT graduates. This means that the BSIT curriculum is aligned with the needs of the industry. The researchers have suggested an establishment of a partnership with the Civil Service Commission and other IT companies to assist the BSIT graduates in applying and passing eligibility for them to get the security of tenure and a higher salary.
Highlights
In the Philippines, holding a diploma is a huge achievement
A diploma is more than just a piece of paper; it is the most valuable thing a graduate will receive during his graduation rites
It can be observed from the data above that majority of the respondents who answered the survey were from the graduates of A.Y. 2017–2018 which is 63.00% of the population and it is believed by the researchers that this figure is enough to represent the whole population and give a well– rounded employability results which can be used in the assessment of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) curriculum for future improvement and development
Summary
In the Philippines, holding a diploma is a huge achievement. It is considered the ultimate dream of every parent for their children. Acquiring that piece of paper reflects one of the parents’ hidden desires to be recognized by others (Klein, 2014). It is deemed as a symbol of hard work being paid off. A diploma is more than just a piece of paper; it is the most valuable thing a graduate will receive during his graduation rites. That “simple piece of paper” is a badge and confirmation of a student’s success and achievement (Fortich–Poblete, 2019)
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