Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the employability of the Information Technology graduates of Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College - Tagudin Campus in the Philippines. A survey questionnaire was administered to the graduates from the year 2012 to 2016 (n = 152). In general, about 53 percent of those who participated in the survey were employed while the rest were employed but stopped (26 percent) and never employed (21 percent). Although most of the graduates were employed, many of them are in jobs that are not related to their course. The main reasons identified for those who stopped from their work include end-of-contract, starting pay is too low, and plans to seek jobs abroad. The graduates' employment barriers include lack of work experience, professional eligibility, and intent to seek employment abroad. More than 50 percent recommended that the computer facilities used by the IT students should be upgraded to improve the employability of the IT graduates.
Highlights
There are several motives for pursuing higher education
Based on the data commissioned by the World Bank Enterprise Survey, firms disclosed that socio-behavioral skills, such as managerial, leadership, interpersonal and effective communication skills are difficult to find in potential employees
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), Tagudin Campus is one of the six campuses of ISPCS located in the second district of Ilocos Sur
Summary
There are several motives for pursuing higher education. For some, it is a stepping stone towards a decent career and the chance to experience a different way of life. Finishing higher education is not a guarantee because education institutions are often criticized by employers for not preparing the graduates against those required to be competitive in a job setting [1,2]. The internship aims to provide IT students with an opportunity to complement their formal learning with real industry settings, acquire soft skills, and develop professional work ethics [9]. Reported in the study is the limited number of IT-related sectors that are available in the region, which causes the OJT students to non-related IT industry. In this context, this study aimed to determine the employability of the IT graduates of Ilocos Sur Polytechnic www.psychologyandeducation.net
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