Employment Status of the Teacher Edition Graduates of Guimaras State College. Philippines.

Abstract

This descriptive study was conducted to determine the employment status of 366 graduates of the College of Teacher Education from the Academic Year 2013-2018. The respondents were classified according to sex, course,
and highest educational attainment. The data were collected using a modified CHED standardized graduate tracer questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed directly to the respondents within the province and through emails and social media platforms. The data were analyzed using frequency and percentage. The top knowledge and skills acquired by the graduates from the program were communication skills and exposure to general knowledge and current events. In contrast, entrepreneurial skill was the least acquired knowledge and skill. Astoundingly, 93.4% of the graduates were employed, and 77.5% of them are working in the field of education. The study also recorded 6.6% of unemployed graduates; they pointed out that family concerns and no job opportunities are the reasons for unemployment. Moreover, the results ascertained that 61.4% of the employed graduates hold a regular or permanent position. The study further revealed that 69.2% of the employed graduates earn a monthly income greater or equal to 10,000 but less than 30,000. Additionally, 19.7% of the employed graduates were promoted. Overall, the present study revealed that most of the teacher education graduates of Guimaras State College are employed, indicating they were competent and knowledgeable.