Grashiela M. Aguila, Evelyn L. De Castro, Conrado I. Dotong,
Jake M. Laguador
Computer Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Lyceum of the
Philippines University, Batangas City, Philippines
Date Received: June 2, 2016; Date Revised July 25, 2016
Employability of Computer Engineering Graduates from 2013 to 2015 in one Private Higher Education Institution in the Philippines 510 KB 2 downloads
Grashiela M. Aguila, Evelyn L. De Castro, Conrado I. Dotong, Jake M. Laguador Computer...
Employability is one of the important performance measures of higher education institutions and tracking of graduates provides substantial input to the student development program of the institution. This study aimed to determine the present employment status, competencies learned in college and work – related values of the respondents that contributed to their job placement and to determine the employer’s feedback on the job performance of the graduates based on the leadership brand. Descriptive type of research method was utilized to analyze the result of the study. Findings show that the average employment rating of BS Computer Engineering graduates from 2013 to 2015 is 84.6 percent. Skills in information technology, problem solving and communication are considered most useful competencies they learned in college. Perseverance, love for God and hard work are the work-related values they considered with very high contribution to their job placement.
Keywords: employability, computer engineering, communication