Employability of the Graduates Bachelor of Elementary Education of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) Pasacao Campus

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the employment status of the graduates of Bachelor of Elementary Education of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Pasacao Campus from 2018 - 2020.  A total of 84 BEEd graduates comprised the respondents of the study.  Questionnaire and documentary analysis were used in gathering the primary and secondary data, respectively.  Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentage techniques, weighted mean, and Chi-square test. Results revealed that most of the BEEd graduates are young, female, and single, where the majority graduated in 2019, and graduates received Latin Honors during graduation with a significant passing percentage in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The employment profile indicates that most respondents are currently employed, with contractual positions being the most common by which professional examination significantly influences acquiring permanent positions. Furthermore, the respondents have encountered several problems in their quest for employment, particularly during the pandemic, such as scarcity of teaching-related jobs, changes in educational modalities, communication skill difficulties, delays in the hiring process, limited teaching experience during their practicum, and technological obstacles.

Keywords: Employability, Teacher Education, Licensure Examination