Employment Outcomes of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Graduates in a Technological State College

Abstract

This study is a proof which documented the employment status of the graduates related to their present occupations. This is done to assist administrators and faculty in the enhancement of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program of Palompon Institute of Technology-Tabango Campus from school year 2011 to 2016. The study used the descriptive type of research method with 98 graduates who served as respondents. Results revealed that majority of the graduates were gainfully employed and were working with jobs that were related to the course where they gained training with. However, forty (40) percent of the total respondents were unemployed as revealed in the study. Most of those who were unemployed cited that lack of experience and no job opening as their reasons for being unemployed. Therefore it is strongly recommended that graduating students before graduation must be given ample time to experience pre-employment examination and interviews. Furthermore, the school concerned should find ways to establish more linkages with establishments which can cater with the employability of the graduates, so as to assist them with their employment after graduating in the course.