Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Arango, Maribeth D. |
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| Resource Title | Employment readiness of prospective agriculture graduates in Central Luzon State University |
| Date Issued | 10 April 2012 |
| Abstract | This study was conducted to identify the different factors determining the readiness for regular and self-employment of the prospective agriculture graduates of Central Luzon State University (CLSU). The factors considered were curriculum development, the present and future agriculture industry requirement in Nueva Ecija and the perceptions of the prospective graduates on how competent they are at performing the employment competencies and skill constructs needed for regular employment and self-employment. For curriculum development, the study solicited the perceptions of faculty teaching in CLSU College of Agriculture about the BSA curriculum and curriculum development Likewise, the study determined whether the curriculum development was based on employer needs, outcomes of the industry-academe tie-ups and environmental assessment. The selected faculty and school believed that the curriculum was effective in producing graduates equipped with skills on both agricultural and general competencies. Respondents cited that a strong curriculum was implemented because the College of Agriculture was able to meet the accreditation standards of CHED. The curriculum allows more time on hands-on and field exposure. In terms of curriculum development, the respondents are satisfied. They believed that the present needs of employers and industry were considered during the enhancement of the curriculum. The respondents pointed out problems which affect transfer of skills i.e., lack of facilities for practical application and laboratory equipments should be modernized and upgraded. From the point of view of the employers, the study showed that in terms of agricultural competencies, crop production skills were of priority especially, pests and disease control for crops, nutrition and growth of crops and planting and harvesting. The study also showed that the general employment competency of priority to employers was communicating competency specifically, o |
| Degree Course | Master of Industrial Relations |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Agriculture graduates' employment readiness, agricultural competencies and skills constructs, agricultural skills |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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