Home⇛JPAIR Institutional Research Journal⇛vol. 23 no. 2 (2024)

Comprehensive Tracer Study of San Sebastian College-RecoletosManila (2018-2023)

Mario Maranan | Francis Ma Competente | Anton Maria Francesco B. Carabeo | Ferlie Rose I. Viernes

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The employability of graduates from SanSebastian College Recoletos (SSCR) between2018 and 2023 is under scrutiny in theComprehensive Tracer Study, which also delvesinto the impact of their education on their abilityto thrive in the realm. This research aims toanalyze the employment status and demographiccharacteristics of these graduates, evaluate theirperspectives on job-hunting practices, and assesshow effectively their education equipped them forthe working world. A total of 440 graduates participated in a research projectby completing a self-designed survey tool via a platform. In order to uncoverpatterns and connections within the data set, we carried out an analysis utilizing weighted calculations alongside examining the frequency distributions andconducting an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The outcomes indicate that mostgraduates achieve job placements, with a proportion securing positions shortlyfollowing graduation. The research underscores the importance of workshopsand conferences in enhancing job prospects, particularly for individuals wholand jobs within a year post-graduation. Considering everything, the researchshowcases the effectiveness of SSCR initiatives in facilitating graduates’ transitioninto the job market and identifies areas where enhanced graduate tracking andsupport services are needed. This analysis could assist SSCR in enhancing itsstrategies for equipping students with the skills, for employment success.



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