Tracer Study of the Bachelor of Secondary Education Graduates of Iloilo Science and Technology University Miagao Campus

Abstract

Graduates' success measures the fulfillment of the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the HEI’s. The study looked into the tracer study, profile and employability skills acquisition of the graduates. This study used a descriptive design. Respondents were the 377 BSEd graduate for academic year 2016-2017, 2017- 2018, 2018- 2019.  Study revealed that the majority are employed at the time of study and are in the teaching job. Furthermore, the study revealed that majority of the respondents are female, mostly single, occupying Teacher l position and a little percentage to other academic rank, majority are employed with in the 1-2year term.  A limited number of respondents are full-fledged master’s degree holder. A great number have not started their graduate studies. As to the length of time spent in finding a job and how the graduates find their job, 7 to 11 months and walk-in and response to an advertisement were indicated as answers. As to job satisfaction, the results showed that the respondents are satisfied with their job. The graduates were also given due recognition in the workplace given by DEP Ed. Moreover, the study revealed that the respondents considered communication skills as the most useful competency learned in school that helped them in finding a teaching job. Information technology skills is the skill they need to be enhanced and majority of them would recommend ISAT U to others. The BSEd graduates are in demand in the field of work. It is recommended that the campus may strengthen job placement programs to ensure employment among the BSEd graduates.