Employability of Jose Rizal Memorial State University Graduates to Industries

Authors

  • Joseph Salvel Campiseño

Keywords:

employability, graduates, industries, job placement program

Abstract

This study aimed to look into the employability of the graduates of Jose Rizal Memorial State University. The study revealed that a number of respondents were 24 –25 years old. A great majority of graduates came from the municipalities. A very significant majority of them came from Region IX. The most number of graduates came from the Associate in Industrial Technology. The graduates believed that communication skills are most important among the other skills. Gender was a significant predictor in
the employability of BSED, BSCS and BSIE graduates. Civil Status was a significant predictor in the employability of the BSED graduates. Age was a significant predictor in the employability of BSED and BSCS graduates. BSED graduates had the highest level of employability index and it ranked first among all other disciplines. The State University program offerings shall be in line with industry needs and adjust the State University offerings to be skilled-base to increase the employability of the graduates.

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Published

2013-12-01

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2013): The Threshold

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