International Journal of Research Studies in Education
CollabWritive Special Issue
Volume 13 Issue 17
Available Online: 5 October 2024
Author/s:
Relloso, Flordeliza S.
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Calabanga Campus, Philippines (flordeliza.relloso@cbsua.edu.ph)
Aure, Alberto L. Jr.*
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Calabanga Campus, Philippines (alberto.aurejr@cbsua.edu.ph)
Abstract:
Employment among graduates faces challenges in a fast paced and industrialized environment considering the competitiveness of the global market. The tracer study investigated graduate’s profiles from Central Bicol State University of Agriculture- Calabanga campus, College of Industrial Technology; Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Technology Hotel and Restaurant Management and Food and Beverage Technology. Using Google Forms and Facebook Messenger, researchers traced three hundred and twenty BSIT graduates from batch 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. This study highlighted the employment profile and skills of the BSIT graduates after acquisition of their degrees. A large number were employed under private institutions with 1-6 months of time-lag after graduation. Salary and benefits and career challenge revealed graduate’s primary reason for their employment. Problem solving, communication and IT-related skills were the main work-related values that graduates exhibit in employment but lack critical thinking and entrepreneurial skill. Curriculum revision and program enhancement skills were advised to include in the current course offering of the institution to fill in the gap that transpired in the study.
Keywords: employability, trends, challenges and opportunities, competitiveness
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24747
Cite this article:
Relloso, F. S., & Aure, A. L. J. (2024). College of Technology (COT) graduates, employability, trends, challenges and opportunities for future curricular reforms. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(17), 13-20. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24747
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