ASSESSING PREPAREDNESS: THE EMPLOYABILITY OF THE 2022-2023 GRADUATES FROM KALINGA STATE UNIVERSITY

Abstract

Graduate employability is vital in assessing a school’s performance. The study determined the employment characteristics, the extent of contribution and the applicability of skills learned and recommendations to improve the services of the college. It used the CHEd Graduate Tracer Study questionnaire, and it utilized the descriptive method in the gathering of information of the alumni personal and professional profile based upon the surveys to elicit the data needed. Results revealed that most of graduates were females, single, and employed. Further, graduates acquired their first job within 1 to 6 months after graduating from college, and perceived that the curriculum offered to them in college was relevant in their first and present employment. They believed that communication and human relation skills that they learned in college are the most useful competency on their employment. Additionally, the course can be strengthened further if the following will be considered: improved facilities, quality faculty, conduct more meaningful trainings, and constant revision of curriculums.