Tracer study of BSAF graduates of the Kalinga State University-Rizal Campus from 2012-2018
2022
Bayed, E.C. | Putic, R.T. | Publico, C.P. | Amoga, C.L. | Banguilan, R.A.C.
This study aimed to assess the factors associated with the job placement of the graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry (BSAF) Program from 2012 to 2018 specially to (1)determine the nature and current employment status of the BSAF graduates; and (2) identify the competencies/skills developed by Kalinga State University - Rizal Campus considered by the respondents useful in meeting the demands of their present work. It was conducted at Rizal, Kalinga from June-December 2019, with BSAF graduates from 2012-2018 at the respondents of the study. There were a total of 90 graduates, and 61 or 67.78% only were traces. Survey questionnaires were floated to the graduates, and frequency, percentage were traced. Survey questionnaires were floated to the graduates, and frequency, percentage, and ranking were used to treat the data gathered. Results revealed that out of 61 traced graduates, there were 43 or 70.49% who were employed and 18 or 29.51% were not yet employed; the majority were engaged in Professional/Technical/Supervisory works with 29 or 67.44%, and; the majority were contractual employees with 23 or 53.49%. Furthermore, more than 3/4 or 75.93% of the respondents regarded Communication Skills as the main competency that helps them a lot in finding a job. The employment status of BSAF graduates is high. However, enhancing linkage with the different agencies in the immediate vicinity and nearby towns is highly recommended. This may improve graduates' chances of finding employment and at least maintain the graduates' high employability level.
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