Abstract
Purpose — This research aimed to determine the employment status of NEUST Off-Campus Program San Leonardo Nueva Ecija graduates from 2015 to 2018 which also identifies the degree of contribution of skills and work-related values to the job placement of the 335 graduate respondents. Design/methodology/approach — Descriptive type of research was utilized in this research. Out of 500 questionnaires administered, 335 graduates returned answered questionnaires representing the three Colleges: Education, Management and Business Technology and Information and Communications Technology, and Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Findings — Findings show that there is 86 per cent of the graduates are gainfully employed locally with regular or permanent status who landed a job within 1 to 6 months. Likewise, the academic-acquired skills and competencies of the graduates are relevant to their chosen occupations. Practical implications — NEUST Off-Campus Program-San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija produces marketable and appropriately trained graduates with the majority landing in course-related jobs within a short period after graduation. Originality/value — The graduates possess the skills and competencies necessary to succeed in this competitive world. However, expansion of tie-ups with private business entities is made to at least maintain the high employability level of the graduates. Keywords — Employability, Tracer Study, Graduates, Off-Campus.
Highlights
Most of the respondents are employed for about 6 months to 1 year, (27%) 1 year to 2 years employed, (13%) 2 to 3 years employed, (10%) less than six months employed, and (7%) 3 to 4 years employed this result is expected because most of the respondents are from fresh graduates of batch 2018, and most of them are employed on their first job
This research aims to deliver on how graduate was faring in their chosen field and further checked on how effective the structure of the curriculum of the colleges
The two-part questionnaire was used for gathering data from graduates
Summary
Empowerment in terms of socioeconomic, political, and technical progress relies heavily on education. The economy of a country is fueled by the collective wisdom and expertise of its citizens. Technological advancements, and globalization are all driving changes in the skillsets required. As the world around us evolves, people need to learn new skills in order to remain productive and earn a living. Colleges and universities need to consider this when developing their curriculums for their student's educational needs. A tracer researchbased approach to course program quality assurance can have a significant impact on the long-term professional development of students who have already completed their studies. While many higher education institutions provide instruction to a range of clients, most of them forget about them when they graduate and leave the institution's surroundings without a way of contacting them any longer
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