BRIDGING THE GAP: A SELF-ASSESSMENT OF WORK SKILLS BY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD GRADUATES FOR ENHANCED CAREER READINESS PLAN

Author Name: 1. Virgilio S. Valdez. Ed.D.

Volume/Issue: 05/08

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/01.2025-24484944/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. School Head, Department of Education, Division of Pampanga, Philippines

ABSTRACT

This quantitative descriptive-correlational study sought to determine the work skills employed by Senior High School Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) graduates in a public high school in the Division of Pampanga, Philippines through a survey questionnaire. A total of 152 SHS-TVL graduates from the last three school year (2020-2022) who chose employment and entrepreneurship as curriculum exits assessed their work skills. In the analysis and interpretation of data gathered, the researcher applied descriptive statistical techniques such as mean, weighted mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics such as t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson-r. Results show a favorable assessment of the SHS-TVL graduates on their work skills. Specifically, they tend to display high skills on creative thinking, problem-solving, critical thinking, planning, and collaborative. However, results reveal that the graduates show moderate skills on communication and Information and Communications Technology. It was also found that there is no significant difference in their assessment on their work skills when grouped according to their sex and batches. The researcher concluded that TVL graduates, regardless of their sex and batch, possess a similar level of skills. As for the relationship between the work skills of the TVL graduates and their career path pursued, no significant correlation was found. This means that the work skills such as creative thinking skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, collaborative skills, communication skills, and ICT skills of SHS-TVL graduates are not directly associated with their career path. Prioritizing communication and ICT skills among the graduates is recommended through curriculum enrichment.

Key words: Work skills, Assessment, Career Readiness, Technical Vocational Livelihood