Employability of US Work and Travel (WAT) participants among tourism and hospitality management graduates

International Journal of Research Studies in Education
CollabWritive Special Issue
Volume 13 Issue 3

Available Online:  2 March 2024

Author/s:

Felicen, Sevillia S.
Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas, Philippines (ssfelicen@lpubatangas.edu.ph)

Abstract:

This study aims to assess the level of attainment of student outcomes of BSIHM specialized in Hotel and Restaurant Administration for academic year 2013 to 2017. Specifically, it determined the ability of the students to demonstrate hospitality skills, technological skills, communication skills, research skills, product conceptualization skills and respect for culture. The study used retrospective descriptive design with 40 HRA students as subject of the study. Grades were collected from the class records submitted by the faculty handling professional courses. Based on the result, students were able to achieve the 75 percent performance target of all student outcomes in all the professional courses that was assessed. Performance indicators was measured using the assessment tool such as Final Exam, Hands on Activity, Industry partners evaluation, revalida and oral defense. The result of this study will help the College in the preparation of the course plan in which area of the courses will be improved.

Keywords: tourism and hospitality management, employability, work and travel program

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24601

Cite this article:
Felicen, S. S. (2024). Employability of US Work and Travel (WAT) participants among tourism and hospitality management graduates. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(3), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24601