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TRACER STUDY OF THE BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

GRADUATES MAJOR IN MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY OF
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
AY 2021-2022

A Thesis
presented to the
Faculty of College of Industrial Technology
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Alangilan, Batangas City

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Industrial Technology
Major in Mechanical Technology

By:

Hernandez, Neil Joseph M.

Magnaye, Nathaniel D.
Mandigma, Ian M.
Santos, Paula Cassandra P.

May 2023

APPROVAL SHEET
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This project development study entitled “TRACER STUDY OF THE

BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES MAJOR IN
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY OF BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY AY 2021-
2022” prepared and submitted by HERNANDEZ, NEIL JOSEPH M., MAGNAYE,
NATHANIEL D., MANDIGMA, IAN M., and SANTOS, PAULA CASSANDRA P.,
has been approved and accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Mechanical Technology.

SHIRLEY E. MARANAN, DBA

Adviser

Approved and accepted by the panel on oral examination with a grade of

_________.

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

IRISH GISELLE C. BAUTISTA, MAEd

Chairman

JEFFREY P. MARANAN, DBA SERVILLANO A. GARDIANO, MT

Member Member

Approved and accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
of Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Mechanical Technology.

Date: ___________ ELISA D. GUTIERREZ, DT

Dean, College of Industrial
Technology
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With boundless love and gratitude, we, the researchers, would like to express

our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to everyone who assisted us in making this

study successful. Deepest appreciation to the following individuals who have

contributed significantly to the study's success:

To Dr. Elisa D. Gutierrez, Dean of the College of Industrial Technology, for

allowing us to pursue the study.

We sincerely thank Dr. Shirley E. Maranan, our adviser and subject matter

specialist, for her invaluable scholarly assistance and undeniable effort,

suggestions, and provisions made while supervising the study.

To Assoc. Prof. Irish Giselle C. Bautista, chairperson of the panel of

examiners, for the guidance and supervision that aided us in completing the study

successfully, as well as her collaboration in making the study possible.

To Dr. Jeffrey P. Maranan, one of our panelists, for providing great advice,

remarks, and time to this study, as well as for sharing his insights and invaluable

ideas that aided us in carrying out the study.

To Assoc. Prof. Servillano A. Gardiano, our course adviser, for his kind

supervision, sincere gratitude, and the learning opportunities he delivers to learners

and researchers like us, who persist to mold each student to push themselves to

their limit.

This study would not have been feasible without the support of our
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classmates, professors, friends, family, and loved ones. We appreciate you and

your presence all through-out the journey of putting together this study. Thank you.

To the respondents, thank you for your full cooperation and support into

making this study possible by cooperating through surveys.

To our parents, who have pushed us and helped ensure that we are

comfortable in tackling these tasks, even on busy schedules. Our journey in college

would not have been bearable without you by our side, as well us the countless

times of pushing us to continue, reminding us that why we started, and that we are

nearing the end of our college life. Your undying guidance and life advice kept us

motivated to accomplish this study.

Above all, we acknowledge the Omnipotent Creator for providing us with this

opportunity and granting us the potential for success, for His shower of blessings

throughout the finalization of our research study, and for consistently directing us in

the right direction. We trust that you, Lord God, will always safeguard and direct us.
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DEDICATION

We would like to dedicate this paper to our Almighty father, for providing us

with the strength, wisdom, and knowledge throughout this program.

To our parents, who never stop believing in us and supporting us. Giving us

motivation to do our best every day, cheering us on every decision we made, and

loving us even on our worst days.

To our friends and lovers, who has been with us through tough times and

sleepless nights, with unwavering encouragement, instilling in us a positive attitude

to finish this journey successfully.

Our Alma mater; your support and faith in us is sincerely valued.

Finally, this work is for the benefit of the next generation Mechanical Technologists.

We guarantee that this research will improve services and treatments not only for

us, but also for future generations, in every way imaginable.

There is no way to quantify our love for you all. The blessings of God are upon you.

-Neil

-Nathan

-Ian

-Cassey
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ABSTRACT

The aim of this tracer study was to highlight the prevailing employment

status of the graduates of Batangas State University - The National Engineering

University's Bachelor of Industrial Technology Major in Mechanical Technology

from Academic Year 2021 to 2022. This study focused on the personal, educational

and employment data of the respondents. The study's findings were utilized by the

researchers to enhance, modify, or significantly improve the curricula of the BIT -

Mechanical Technology program in hopes of making it more adaptable to the

demands of the rapidly evolving industry. The descriptive survey method was used

in the study, which included all of the respondents from the Mechanical Technology

graduates of 2021 and 2022. All 45 graduates responded, indicating that 100

percent of them were able to complete the survey. The Graduate Tracer Study

(GTS) was the primary tool used to collect the necessary data.

In accordance with the findings, the majority of graduates are male, with 10

female graduates, 20-24 years old, and single. The majority of graduate

respondents did not take a professional examination. The vast majority of

graduates pursued the degree due to a strong passion for the profession and

availability of course offering in chosen institution. According to the data, the

majority of graduates pursue advanced studies for professional development. The

large percentage of the graduates stated that they work as Cadet Technicians.
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Sohbi Kohgei Incorporated employs the most Mechanical Technology

graduates, followed by Cal-Comp Precision Philippines Incorporated, Joel Chavez

Equipment and Rentals Corporation, ResultsCX, and Safe Sea Shipping Agency

Incorporated. The majority of respondents work in non-government organizations or

industries, locally, and with only one respondent working abroad. The majority of

respondents work in organizations with 200 or more employees, at their current job

for 1-6 months, and graduates agreed that their first job is related to the course they

took. Moreover, majority of graduates indicated that their first job was related to

their college curriculum, intend to remain in their current jobs, and the reasons why

the majority of mechanical graduates remain in their jobs are related to their special

skill, followed by salaries and wages.

In accordance with the findings of the study, the Alma Mater, Batangas State

University - Alangilan Campus is dedicated to their objective by providing an

amenable learning environment for knowledge generation and utilization through

innovative education in the field of technological advancement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii

DEDICATION v

ABSTRACT vi

TABLE OF CONTENTS viii

LIST OF TABLES xi

LIST OF FIGURES xiii

CHAPTERS

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction 1

Background of the Study 3

Objectives of the Study 5

Scope and Delimitation of the Study 7

Significance of the Study 8

Conceptual Framework 9

Definition of Terms 10
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II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Conceptual Literature 13

Research Literature 16

Synthesis 22

III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURE

Research Design 23

Respondents of the Study 23

Data Gathering Instrument 24

Data Gathering Procedure 25

Statistical Treatment 26

IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Personal Information 27

Reason for Pursuing the Course 31

Employability of Graduates 32

Relevance of the Mechanical Technology Graduates First Job 43

Graduates Satisfaction in the Present Job 45

Proposed Plan of Action to Further Enhance the Employability 50

of Mechanical Technology Graduates
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V. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary 53

Findings 53

Conclusion 62

Recommendation 58

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

CURRICULUM VITAE
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page

1 Numbers of Graduates of Bachelor of Industrial Technology

Major in Mechanical Technology 24

2 Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates’ in Terms of Sex 27

3 Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates’ in Terms of Age 28

4 Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates’

in Terms of Civil Status 30

5 Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates’

in Terms of Year Graduate 31

6 Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates’

in Terms of Professional Examination Passed
31
7 Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates
in Terms of Reasons Pursuing the Degree 33

8 Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates

in Terms of Pursuing Advanced Studies 35

9 Employability Rate of Mechanical Technology Graduates 36

10 Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates

in Terms of Length of Time Waiting For the First Job 37

11 Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates

in Terms of Number of Job Since Graduation 38

12 Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates

in Terms of Employment Status 39

13 Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates

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in Terms of Present Occupation

14 Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates

in Terms of Gross Monthly Income 41

15 Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates

in Terms of Present Employer 42

16 Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates

in Terms of Nature of Work 44

17 Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates

in Terms of Place of Work 45

18 Employability in Terms of Number of Employees in the Company

where the Mechanical Technology Graduates are Working 45

19 Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of

Length of Service in the Present Job 46

20 Relevance of the Mechanical Technology Graduates’ First Job to their

Graduates Course/Degree 47

21 Relevance of the Mechanical Technology Graduates’

First Job to their Curriculum in College 48

22 Relevance of the Mechanical Technology Graduates’

First Job to their Competencies Acquired from the University 49

23 Mechanical Technology Graduates’ Satisfaction

in Terms of Intention to Stay in their Present Job 50

24 Mechanical Technology Graduates’ Satisfaction in terms of Reasons for

Staying in their Present Job 51

25 Mechanical Technology Graduates’ Satisfaction in terms of Reasons for

Changing their Present Job 52

26 Mechanical Technology Graduates’ Update sponsored by Batangas

State University
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27 Propose a Plan of Action to Further Enhance the Employability of

Mechanical Technology Graduates

LIST OF FIGURES

Figures Page

1 Conceptual Paradigm of Tracer Study of Bachelor of Industrial

Technology-Mechanical Technology Graduates of Batangas
State University
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CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

This chapter presents the introduction, background, objectives, significance,

scope and delimitation, and definition of terms of the study.

Introduction

Tracer studies are frequently intended to follow changes at a singular level,

following an improvement intercession. For instance, a tracer study may be intended

to follow people who have gotten professional training to see if or how they utilize the

education or training they received, and how their lives progress over a long time.

A country's economy runs on the information and abilities of its people. The

necessities for abilities develop with outside ventures, innovative advances, and

globalization. To stay up with changes, individuals need to procure abilities to be

useful and make money and these can be accomplished through education.

Education is the main component for the strengthening of individuals for their

financial, political, and innovative turn of events. The learning conditions of advanced

education establishments should accept the perception of this in organizing their

course programs. With the end goal of value affirmation programs, higher education

establishments can contribute definitively by applying the standards of tracer study to

make a reasonable learning-strengthening climate for the ceaseless advancement of

past undergraduates. While numerous advanced education institutions give

preparation to various clients, most fail to remember them when they graduate and
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pass on the institutions' current circumstances without any means to reach them.

Employment upon graduation and over the long haul is, naturally, a significant need

for the huge larger part of our college undergraduates. The central mission of our

college keeps on being the formation of an open space of higher advancing inside a

deep-rooted point of view. This depends on the value of access and ought to be

viewed as a chance for the individual turn of events, permitting every one of those fit

for profiting from advanced education to incorporate better into the worldwide

technological society (Ramirez, et. al., 2014).

Each scholastic establishment will likely produce skilled and exceptionally

qualified graduates that can ultimately be serious in a local and global field. A tracer

study is an extremely useful asset that can give important data to assessing the

whereabouts and execution of the graduates in the work environment (Cuadra et al.,

2019).

Mechanical Technology students who are skilled with hand tools and a variety

of machine tools are responsible for the maintenance and repair of all kinds of

machines. Students are also involved in the construction and design of any kind of

machinery, from the industry's largest equipment to the most recent designs.

Students of Mechanical Technology are keen on figuring out how things work. They

are knowledgeable as well as inventive. Both composed and verbal relational

abilities, as well as authoritative capacities, are well-developed in them. Mechanical

Technology requires skilled operators of apparatus, especially machines, who can

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work in an industrial setting or work environment.

This paper presents the profiles of BIT Mechanical Technology and the

application of their major of specialization to their actual jobs. It also attempts to

decide if the graduates of the said program continue to follow their preferred career

path.

Background of the Study

Graduates of the College of Industrial Technology are well-prepared to enter

the workforce in a variety of technical fields. This college offers programs in areas

such as automotive technology, construction management, electrical engineering

technology, and manufacturing engineering technology, among others. Through

these programs, students gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment

and technology, as well as a strong foundation in technical theory and principles.

Graduates of the College of Industrial Technology are equipped with the technical

skills and knowledge needed to design, develop, and implement complex systems

and processes in a wide range of industries. They are also well-prepared to work

collaboratively with others, communicate effectively, and adapt to new technologies

and challenges. Graduates of this college are highly sought after by employers in

industries such as manufacturing, construction, automotive, and aerospace, among

others.

A tracer study is a method used to track the career paths and outcomes of

graduates of a particular educational institution or program. This study typically

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involves surveying graduates to collect data on their employment status, job

satisfaction, income level, and other factors related to their professional development.

Tracer studies are valuable tools for evaluating the effectiveness of educational

programs and identifying areas for improvement. By tracking the outcomes of

graduates over time, institutions can gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses

of their programs and make adjustments as needed to better prepare students for

successful careers. Tracer studies also provide valuable information for current and

prospective students, as they can help individuals make informed decisions about

their educational and career paths based on the experiences of past graduates.

Overall, tracer studies are an important component of quality assurance in education

and a useful tool for promoting continuous improvement in educational programs.

Employability refers to the set of skills, knowledge, and personal qualities that

make an individual desirable to employers. In today's job market, employability is a

key factor in career success and is highly valued by employers. To be employable,

individuals need to develop a range of technical and soft skills, such as problem-

solving, teamwork, communication, and adaptability, that are relevant to their chosen

field. Additionally, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn

and develop new skills can greatly enhance an individual's employability. It is

important for individuals to invest in their own employability by continuously

developing their skills and knowledge, seeking out relevant work experience, and

building a professional network. By doing so, they can increase their chances of
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securing meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities throughout their

career.

The purpose of this study is to locate or collect information from BatStateU

graduates from 2021 to 2022, as well as connecting the previous tracer study from

the graduates of the Academic Year 2018-2020, in order to obtain the employment

and demographic profiles of the respondents. A tracer study seeks out graduates of

educational institutions, previous scholarship grant recipients, past participants, and

other individuals to collect data and update information about them. In order to

establish and maintain a continuous feedback loop with their alma mater, some

studies follow graduates.

Additionally, this research can be utilized to generate, schedule, and make

decisions regarding curriculum expansion. The researchers are interested in

determining whether Batangas State University consistently contributes to the

expansion of the country's economy.

Objectives of the Study

This study traced the graduates of Bachelor of Industrial Technology Major

in Mechanical Technology of Batangas State University.

Specifically, it sought answers to the following:

1. To determine the profile of the graduates in terms of:

1.1. sex;

1.2. age;
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1.3. civil status;

1.4. course taken;

1.5. year graduated; and

1.6. professional examination passed.

2. To identify the graduates’ reasons for:

2.1. taking the course or pursuing the degree; and

2.2. pursuing other tertiary level qualification/advanced studies.

3. To assess the employability of graduates in terms of:

3.1. waiting time for the first job;

3.2. number of jobs since graduation;

3.3. employment status;

3.4. present occupation;

3.5. gross monthly income;

3.6. present employer;

3.7. nature of work (major line of business);

3.8. place of work;

3.9. number of employees in present company/organization; and

3.10. length of service in each job.

4. To determine the relevance of the following to the graduates’ first job:

4.1 graduates’ course/degree;

4.2 curriculum graduates had in college; and

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4.3 competencies acquired from the university.

5. To assess the graduates’ satisfaction in the present job in terms of:

5.1 intention to stay;

5.2 reason for staying on the job; and

5.3 reasons for changing their present job.

6. To propose a plan of action to further enhance the employability of graduates of

Mechanical Technology.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

This research was conducted at Batangas State University Pablo Borbon

Main II to track Mechanical Technology graduates from the AY 2021 to 2022. It

included the respondents' sex, age, and civil status profile. In a similar way, the

educational profile of the research participants was considered in terms of

course(s) taken, year graduated, professional examination passed, and reason for

taking the course, as well as the respondents' description of their employment

data.

Concerning the employment profile, the following factors were taken into

account: current employment, reasons for not being employed, length of time

taking the first job, employment status, current occupation, nature of work, job

position/designation, and length of time staying in their current job. This research

probed the changes in career patterns of graduates at the end of the study in order

to provide a basis for evaluating the College of Industrial Technology of BatStateU.

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In this study, the descriptive research method was used, with the

questionnaire serving as the primary data collection instrument. This study only

included graduates of Batangas State University Alangilan Campus' Bachelor of

Industrial Technology Major in Mechanical Technology; BIT Mechanical

Technology graduates from BatStateU Extension Campuses were excluded. This

study did not include BIT Mechanical Technology graduates from other colleges

and universities.

Significance of the Study

This study aims to track the graduates of Bachelor of Industrial Technology

Major in Mechanical Technology of Batangas State University from AY 2021-2022.

The result of this study will benefit the following recipients:

College Administration. The improvement of the university's programs and

the college administrators' ability to increase graduates' employability may be

aided by this study's findings. It may also serve as a guide for evaluating the

graduate's prior course knowledge.

Faculty. This study will serve as a guide for educators in the planning of

activities, the approach they will take with their students as they learn their chosen

subject, and the preparation of their students to meet the requirements of their

area of specialization, preparing them to compete globally.

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Students. The study's findings may help students maximize their efforts

and boost their confidence as they prepare for their future careers and obtain

certification in their preferred field.

Future Researchers. Future graduates of the department will be able to

use the recommendations in this study as a basis for conducting tracer studies.

This can also be used as a reference when looking at how graduates' career paths

have changed.

Conceptual Framework

Figure 1 presents the conceptual paradigm of the study using the Input-

Process-Output (IPO) Model.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Graduate Tracer
Study with the
following:
 Profile of the
Graduates;
Propose a Plan of
 Graduates’ Survey
reasons for Questionnaire
Action to further
taking the
course; Social Media
Enhance the
 Employability Accounts
of graduates; Employability of
 Relevance of Interview
the following Graduates of
to the Descriptive Statistics
graduates’ and Analysis
Mechanical
first job; and
 Graduates’ Technology
satisfaction in
the present
job
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Figure 1. Conceptual Paradigm of the Tracers Study of the Graduates of

Bachelor of Industrial Technology Major in Mechanical Technology of

Batangas State University

It can be gleaned from the paradigm that the input includes the profile,

graduates’ reasons for taking the course, employability of graduates, relevance of

the following to the graduates’ first job, and graduates’ satisfaction in the present

job.

On the other hand, part of the process, this study utilized the Graduate

Tracer Study of BatStateU as the main gathering instrument. Interview and social

media accounts were also used to generate the necessary information and

responses of the respondent-graduates. Likewise, descriptive statistics was used

to analyze and interpret the results of the study.

After careful analysis, the researchers proposed an action plan for the

enhancement of the Mechanical Technology graduates and curriculum as well.

Definition of Terms

For a clearer understanding of the study, the following terms are defined:

Tracer Study - A type of research method used to track and follow the
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activities and outcomes of graduates or participants of an educational institution or

program. It involves gathering data about their employment status, job

performance, further education, and other related information to evaluate the

effectiveness of the educational program. (LJ Cuadra,2019). In this study, Tracer

Study is the title of the conducted research by the proponents in order for them to

remember the purpose of this study.

Alumni - Refers to individuals who have completed a course or graduated

from an educational institution. They are the main subjects of a tracer study. (AC

Albina, 2020). In this study, alumni perspectives and experiences play a crucial

role in evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs, assessing career

outcomes, and informing decision-making processes for institutional

improvements. Their feedback helps institutions maintain a strong connection with

their graduates and ensures that educational offerings remain relevant and

beneficial for future students.

Response rate - The percentage of individuals who participated in the

tracer study by responding to the survey or interview. It is calculated by dividing

the number of responses by the total number of individuals who were contacted.

(EO Badiru, 2016). In this study, Response Rate is important measure

for education surveys, and low response rates could potentially impact the validity

of estimates, analysis, and inference in education research.

Questionnaire - A tool used in the tracer study to gather data about the
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graduates' employment status, job performance, and other relevant information. It

usually consists of closed-ended and open-ended questions. (DK Shrestha, 2021).

Questionnaires plays an important role in our study by using a standardized

questionnaire, researchers ensure that all participants are asked the same set of

questions in a consistent manner. This helps maintain the integrity and reliability of

the data, allowing for meaningful comparisons and analysis.

Employment status - Refers to the current employment situation of the

graduates, whether they are employed, unemployed, or self-employed. (R

Hussmanns, 2007). In this study, employment status is key for the researchers to

know if the graduates are working or not.

Job satisfaction - A measure of how satisfied the graduates are with their

current jobs. It is usually measured using a Likert scale or a similar rating system.

(W Inayat, 2021). Job satisfaction, can serve as an indicator of how well the

educational institution prepared them for their careers. Satisfied alumni are more

likely to attribute their success and professional growth to their educational

experiences, indicating that the institution provided them with the necessary skills,

knowledge, and resources.

Gross Monthly Income - Gross Monthly Income is the total amount of

money received in a given month before any deductions, including taxes (indeed,

2023). In this study, Gross monthly income is monitored by the researchers as it

shows all sources of money that you receive over the course of a month, including
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but not limited to regular wages, earnings from side jobs and investments.

CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF LITERATURE

This chapter presents the conceptual and research literature from published

and authored scholarly articles, as well as previous institutional studies and

researches of both local and foreign sources, and the synthesis of the study.

These key institutions provided the researchers a solid foundation and backbone

of concepts that led to synthesis of the needed tracer study to know the

employment status of Mechanical Technology Graduates of Batangas State

University Batch 2021-2022.

Conceptual Literature

Systems of education and training play a crucial role in ensuring that all

individuals have access to opportunities to continuously develop their skills from a

perspective of lifelong learning, allowing them to adapt to rapidly shifting

requirements and conditions in the labor market. The configuration of education

and training systems, employment policies, and investments are decided upon by

policymakers in charge of training and the labor market. The nature and content of
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the training courses that will be offered are decided by training institutions.

Individuals and their families choose their own education and training, while

businesses decide how to improve employees' skills. (Tracer Studies Evaluating

the Impact of Training Programmes, 2017)

According to the article "Exploring the Tracer Study in Career Centre

Website in Indonesia" (2013), universities use tracer studies to assess the degree

to which their students have benefited from the educational process. Additionally,

Tracer study provides college students with information regarding graduation year,

job waiting period, first salary, relevance of curriculum to work, and compliance

with major work courses. Graduate tracer studies are a valuable resource for

educational planners because they can help them evaluate the outcomes of higher

education and training institutions. This information can be used to improve the

institution's quality assurance content and minimize any content, delivery, or

relevance deficiencies in a particular educational program.

Qualifications, knowledge, skills, personal characteristics, and other tangible

and intangible factors all play an important role in an individual's employability.

Gaining employability skills and attributes is important for graduates because,

while numerous companies are willing to sponsor training to help employees

enhance advanced job-related skills, it has been reported that employers are not

willing to help people develop skills that are considered a basic requirement for

employment. Because employability has a significant impact on any career,

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research into graduate employability has piqued the interest of researchers,

individual graduates, institutions of higher learning, and employers. (Pheko, M. and

Molefhe, K., 2017)

According to Farid Noor Romadlon and Muhammad Arifin (2021) Colleges

are empowering endeavors to work on their general quality, including their alumni's

profiles. One of the indicators of graduates' profile quality is graduates' absorptivity

in industries or users. The purpose of this tracer study was to collect data from

recent graduates on the degree of job-related compatibility of acquired knowledge

and skills. This program was implemented with the university's awareness in order

to empower graduates. The program's common issues included collecting data

from graduation books, which reduced the accuracy of the data, numerous

telephone numbers that could not be contacted or were not active, respondents'

time spent answering questionnaires over phone calls, and a lower than expected

total number of respondents. This is because the respondents (alumni) may lose

interest in the tracer study because the procedures used can be time-consuming.

There are four stages to the tracer study method: 1) preparation, 2) execution, 3)

examination, and 4) evaluation of the outcomes. The updating of graduate data,

the creation of questionnaires, and the scheduling and training of invited surveyors

are all part of the preparation phase. The deployment, monitoring, and remaining

processes make up the implementation phase, while the analysis stage involves
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analyzing and recapitulating the questionnaire. The program's overall reporting and

assessment stage is the final evaluation phase. It is anticipated that this method

will allow for the tracking of all graduates.

The College of Industrial Technology is a technologically-based center

steadfast in the promotion of dynamic, excellent, and globally competitive

individuals in line with the University’s Vision and Mission. The college started in

Academic Year 2001-2002 and was formerly named College of Industrial

Technology and Engineering offering Bachelor of Industrial Technology courses

major in Computer Technology, Electrical Engineering courses, under the

supervision of PBMIT Balayan Campus. In 2004, the college was transferred to the

management of ARASOF campus and the General Engineering course is

abolished. In 2008, the Bachelor of Science in Food Technology was merged into

the college. (https://www.batstateu.edu.ph)

Research Literature

This provides information needed in conducting a tracer study about the

graduates of BIT major in Mechanical Technology regarding their general and

employment profile. This also gives information about the factors that affect the

employment of the graduates in the country.

In the tracer study conducted by Arevalo et.al (2016) on Bachelor of

Industrial Technology graduates of Batangas State University aims to determine

the status of the alumni after their graduation. The study uses descriptive methods,
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emails, and Facebook to gather information and data to their study. The

respondents of the study were 80 Bachelor of Industrial Technology Major in

Mechanical Technology grates from 2011 to 2014. To interpret the data, the

researchers use statistical processing of data, such as frequency and percentage

distribution. Most of the respondents were male, 23 years of age and majority of

them are single. According to the data of the study, most of the respondents were

employed and currently showing their skills and knowledge in different kinds of

industry. In terms of their monthly salary, six of the respondents says that they are

receiving 15,000 per month.

According to the study conducted by Lajara et.al (2019), the research

utilized a survey questionnaire and descriptive method to analyze the status of

Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Mechanical Technology graduates of

batch 2014 to 2018. Results showed that the majority of respondents were males,

mostly single, and belonged to the age range of 21-23. The study also found that

most respondents lacked training and advanced studies and were employed

locally. Furthermore, the year of graduation was identified as a significant factor in

employment. The data was processed using statistical methods such as frequency

and percentage distribution.

Damotharan et al. (2012)'s study, Tracer Study on AIMST University

Students Using Data Mining, was an approach that was widely used by most

organizations, particularly educational institutions, to truck and keep track of their

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students after they graduated. Through tracer studies, an institution can evaluate

the quality of education provided to their graduates by learning about their

placements and social standing, which can then be used as a benchmark in

producing more qualified and competitive graduates. This tracer study primarily

focused on AIMST University, a leading private university in Peninsular Malaysia's

northern region. This tracer study used SPSS software as one of the primary

methods to produce a relevant model of all the students' enrollment as well as

graduating students' based on the data supplied by the Students and Records

Divisions of AIMST University. Because the data sets contained missing values,

RSIP methodology was applied to the data sets to ensure the data transformed

into quality and usable data sets. These data sets are used in the Data Mining

approach in modeling techniques to analyze data and identify patterns.

In the study of Ebreo et al. (2013) entitled of the status of the College of

Industrial Technology, the present study consists of personal information of the

respondent, education profile of the graduate, employment being assessed by the

Bachelor of Industrial graduates, and the relevance of course and degree to their

first job. It was done to investigate Lasallian CPAs' initial career moves, changes,

transitions, and personal future career plans for the aforementioned inclusive

years. To represent each stratum property, proportional stratified random sampling

was used. Respondents were primarily recruited via electronic mail. The

responses' data were analyzed using binomial testing for hypotheses and
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descriptive statistics for the rest of the data. The findings revealed that the majority

of CPAs initially chose to work at an auditing firm and had a limited number of

transitions, with such transitions being caused by psychological factors and their

future plans to travel abroad.

Andal et al. (2014) conducted a study titled "Performance Evaluation of

Batangas State Instrumentation and Control Engineering Alumni University as the

foundation for an outcome-based education program "is to assess the performance

and competitiveness of BatStateU's ICE alumni. The alumni were tracked down

based on their age, civil status, gender, region of origin, location, year of

graduation, and reason for taking the course. The descriptive method was used in

the study, as well as an adapted questionnaire of engineering performance and

attributes. The questionnaire was constructed and validated by Ma'am Realiza

Mame and Engr. Divina Gracia Ronquillo. Following that, it was distributed to ICE

graduates via Facebook, emails, and some were formally sought in order to

answer the questionnaire. The questionnaire was completed by 40 ICE graduates

and another 10 supervisors to assess the performance of ICE alumni working in

their industry. Lalican's "Tracer Study of Agriculture Graduates" study evaluated its

curriculum and the relevance of its output to the current situation. UPLB's College

of Agriculture tracked down its graduates. What they are doing employed, as well

as their perceptions of their job, were taken into account Employers, on the other

hand, evaluated the graduates as well. Curriculum taken, years it took them to
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finish the course, major field, region where they came from, general weighted

average (GWA), number of jobs held prior to the current job, employer, the

curriculum taken, and the year they graduated are the variables studied. According

to the study, employers are concerned with the graduates' major field, region of

origin, GWA, the nature of the curriculum followed, the number of jobs held by the

graduate prior to the current position, and the year they complete the course.

Employers frequently prefer specialists over generalists. Employers regard

graduates as effective, efficient, and cooperative.

Licudine et al. (2012) conducted a study titled "Graduate Tracer Study (G1s)

of Batch 2010 of Philippines College of Criminology Bachelor of Science in

Criminology" to determine the employability status of graduates of the Philippines

College of Criminology based on their employment, statuses, and relevance of

PCCR curriculum and student's competency received from the institution in relation

to current trends and demand in the employment sector. The following conclusions

are reached: The graduates are mostly males between the ages of 21 and 23. The

vast majority are single. There is also a clear relationship between their place of

residence, region of origin, and ethnic origin, with the majority residing in Manila

City, coming from the National Capital Region (NCR), and being of Tagalog ethnic

origin.

Velasquez et al. (2012) conducted a study titled Web-Based Alumni Tracer.

System for the College of Industrial Technology, if attempted to apply knowledge

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and skills on web design programming gained pertinent information about the

college, to come up with the appropriate design that will be suited for the College

of Industrial Technology and property use the College of Industrial Technology

website in promoting the college. It includes student organization, goals and

objectives, vision and courses offered, photo gallery, jobs, and chats.

Valdez (2012) published a study titled "Using Radiologic Lyceum University

of the Philippines – Batangas Technology Graduates "A ten-vear tracer study of

Radiologic Technology graduates from the Lyceum of the Philippines University

from 1997 to 2007 was conducted using a survey-structured questionnaire to

investigate the retrospective contribution of their education to their current work.

The study's objectives included determining the graduates' job-placement profile;

determining how relevant school-related factors like curriculum, instruction, faculty;

students services; organization and administration, physical plant, facilities, and

laboratories to job placement; determining what skills developed while at school

are considered useful in meeting the demands of their current work; and

developing a program that will improve the resiliency of graduates. There were

97/122 (80%) graduates who responded, with 78% (76/97) being certified licensed

radiographers.

De Castro et al. (2013), entitled Employment Status of Bachelor of Industrial

Technology Major in Mechanical Technology Graduates from 2007 to 2011, used a

descriptive method and a self-made questionnaire to collect data for the study. The
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study's participants were 100 BIT Mechanical Technology graduates from 2007 to

2011. The result was interpreted using statistical techniques such as frequency

and percentage distribution.

Arevalo et al's research (2016), Tracer Study of Mechanical Technology

graduates from Batangas State University used a descriptive method and a self-

made questionnaire to collect data for the study from 2011 to 2015. The study's

participants were 134 BIT Mechanical College of Industrial Technology graduates

between 2011 and 2015. The result was interpreted using statistical data treatment

techniques such as frequency and percentage distribution.

Synthesis

The studies conducted by Arevalo et al. (2016), Lajara et al. (2019),

Damotharan et al. (2012), Ebreo et al. (2013), Andal et al. (2014), and Licudine et

al. (2012) aimed to assess the employability and competitiveness of graduates of

various educational institutions. Arevalo et al. (2016) and Lajara et al. (2019) used

descriptive methods to gather information and data from the graduates, while

Damotharan et al. (2012) used data mining approach in modeling techniques to

analyze data and identify patterns. Ebreo et al. (2013) used proportional stratified

random sampling and binomial testing for hypotheses to analyze the data, while

Andal et al. (2014) used a questionnaire validated by experts and distributed via

electronic mail and Facebook. Lastly, Licudine et al. (2012) used a tracer study to

determine the employability status of graduates of Philippines College of

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Criminology.

The studies found that most graduates were employed, but some lacked

advanced studies or training. The year of graduation and the curriculum taken

were identified as significant factors in employment. These studies show the

importance of evaluating the quality of education provided by institutions to their

graduates by learning about their placements and social standing. The findings of

the studies can be used as a benchmark in producing more qualified and

competitive graduates. The results also highlight the significance of advanced

studies and training in improving the employability of graduates.

The use of various data gathering and analysis methods such as descriptive

methods, data mining, and tracer studies provides a comprehensive understanding

of the employability status of graduates, allowing institutions to make data-driven

decisions to improve their educational programs.

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CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The study presents the research design, respondents of the study, the data

gathering instrument, data gathering procedure and statistical treatment of data.

Research Design

The study used the Descriptive Method of Research to assess the

employability of the BIT Mechanical Technology graduates of Batangas State

University for AY 2021-2022. It determined the present status of the graduates.

Descriptive method is a type of research that describes the characteristics

of a population. It gathers information that are utilized to answer an extensive

variety of what, when, and how questions relating to a specific populace or

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gathering. (Child Care & Early Education, 2022)

Respondents of the study

Graduates of the Bachelor of Industrial Technology with a Major in

Mechanical Technology program at Batangas State University Alangilan Campus

for the academic years 2021-2022 were the study's respondents. There’s no

sampling used in this study to determine the number of respondents since all the

BIT majors in Mechanical Technology were considered respondents to the study.

There were 45 Mechanical Technology graduates that became part of the

study with 100 percent retrieval.

Data Gathering Instrument

The researchers' primary data collection tools were structured questionnaire

provided by the University. It contains questions that allow us to determine the

demographic profile, educational background, and working status of the graduates

of Mechanical Technology Academic Year 2021-2022.

Construction of the Questionnaire. The questionnaire was provided by

the university through the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The

proponents used Google Forms for the questionnaire, with the following parts:

Part I. Profile of BIT- Mechanical Technology graduates of Batangas State

University in terms of sex, age, civil status, course taken, year graduated,

professional examination passed.

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Part II. Graduates reason for taking the course of pursuing the degree and,

pursuing other tertiary level qualification/advanced study.

Part III. Employability of graduates such as waiting time for the first job,

number of jobs since graduation, employment status, present occupation, gross

monthly income, present employer, nature of work, place of work, number of

employees in present company/organization, length of service in each job,

position/designation in each job.

Part IV. Graduates’ relevance to their first job graduates’ course/degree,

curriculum graduates had in college, competencies acquired from the university.

Part V. Graduates satisfaction in the present job namely Intention to stay,

Reason for staying on the job.

Data Gathering Procedures

The researchers requested permission to obtain the list of BIT Mechanical

Technology graduates in a letter addressed to the Records Office of the Batangas

State University - Alangilan Campus. The first procedure we did was to request

permission from the university and government agency to obtain Freedom of

Information under RA 10173, or the Data Privacy Act of 2012; the names of

graduates, the year they graduated, their field of specialization, their email

address, and their contact numbers were gathered, as stated in the request letter,

before passing survey-based questionnaires to the selected respondents from

Academic Year 2021-2022 through the email they used at school.

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On January 30, we asked for validation for our survey in preparation of its

dissemination. We distributed the questionnaires on January 31 and on the same

day, we got one respondent. When we noticed that the response rate to our email

survey was slowing down, we used our second option, which was to message

students on their social media accounts through Facebook Messenger. We keep

progressing every day, but we are behind schedule. So, we came up with this idea

where we asked our research adviser if a researcher could join the former group

chat of the respondents to distribute the survey forms there, as it would be more

easily seen by them compared to our private messages being filtered. Since our

intention was approved, one of us messaged them every day to remind them to

answer our survey.

On March 29, we successfully completed our desired number of

respondents within 58 days, so we no longer needed to go to their respective

homes. The internet, the Batangas State University Library, and other related

sources provided the necessary materials and references for this study.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The gathered data from questionnaires were tallied, tabulated, and

subjected to the following statistical tools:

Frequency, Percentage, and Rank. These tools were used to present and

analyze the profile of the graduates, graduates’ reasons for taking the course,

employability of graduates, and graduates’ source of information about their first

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job,

Mean and Composite Mean. These statistical treatments were used to

determine the relevance of graduates to the competencies acquired from the

University and graduates’ satisfaction in the present job.

CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the tables which provide the presentation, analysis,

and interpretation of data. The data were gathered from the respondents who are

from the Bachelor of Industrial Technology Major in Mechanical Technology

graduates from AY 2021-2022.

1. Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates

The profile of the target research participants, who are Mechanical

Technology graduates is highly regarded in terms of sex, age, and civil status,

which was obtained through questionnaires, and tabulated in Tables 2 to 5.

1.1 Sex. Table 2 presents the profile of Mechanical graduates in terms of

sex.
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Table 2
Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Sex

Sex Frequency Percentage Rank

Male 35 77.80 1

Female 10 22.20 2

Total 45 100.00

As shown in the table, there have been 35 male graduates and 10 female

graduates in 2022.

Table 2 shows that 77.8 percent of graduates from 2021-2022 are males,

with a total frequency of 35 graduates, while female graduates are 10 equivalents

to 22.2 percent. This simply means that Mechanical Technology is primarily

intended for men seeing as mechanical technicians repair, assemble, and machine

work pieces.

1.2 Age. Presented in Table 3 is the profile of the respondents in terms of

age.

Table 3
Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Age

Age Frequency Percentage Rank

20-24 44 97.80 1

25-29 1 2.20 2

Total 45 100.00
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Ages 20-24 have the greatest number of respondents with the frequency 44

and a total percentage of 97.8 percent, while the ages 25-29 have a total

percentage of 2.2 percent.

1.3 Civil Status. In 2022, all 45 respondents are single, and none are

married. The total number of single respondents is 45, with a total percentage of

100%. They are still enjoying their single life and want to aid their family while

they're still young.

1.4 Course Taken. The researchers were selected as part of the

Mechanical Technology Course to conduct a tracer study among graduates of the

same course from 2021 to 2022.

1.5 Year Graduated. The number of respondents who graduated in the

academic year 2021-2022 is 45, resulting in a total percentage of 100 percent.

1.6 Professional Examination Passed. Table 4 presents the profile of

Mechanical Technology graduates in terms of Professional Examination Passed.

Table 4
Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Professional
Examination Passed

Professional Examination Passed Frequency Percentage Rank

National Certificate II 6 13.30 2

Not Applicable 38 84.50 1

PRC Examinations 1 2.20 3

Total 45 100.00
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The table shows from 2021-2022, no graduates took the Career Service

Examination, six (6) graduates passed their National Certificate II, thirty-nine (39)

graduates responded that it is now applicable to them, one (1) graduate passed

the PRC Examination, and no graduate took the Professional Examination

(International based).

Overall, the total number of respondents who took and passed the Career

Service Examination is 0; the total number of respondents who passed the

National Certificate II is six (6) with a percentage of 13.3 percent; the total number

of respondents who responded Not Applicable is thirty-nine (38) with a percentage

of 8 percent; the total number of respondents who passed the PRC Examination is

one (1) with a percentage of 2.2 percent; and finally, the total number of

respondents who passed the PRC Examination that is internationally based is one

(1), with a percentage of zero (0).

2. Reason for Pursuing the Course

2.1 Reasons for Pursuing the Degree. Table 5 shows the profile of the

respondents in terms of reasons for pursuing the course.

Table 5
Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Reasons of
Pursuing the Degree

Reasons for Pursuing the Degree Frequency Percentage Rank

Good grades in subject matter 1 2.22 9

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Peer influence 1 2.22 9

Strong passion for the profession 13 28.89 1

Prospect of career advancement 5 11.11 3.5

Influence of parents 3 6.67 5.5

Inspired by role model 1 2.22 9

Prospect for immediate 3 6.67 5.5

employment/relevance/adaptability

Availability of course offering in chosen 11 24.44 2

institution

No particular choice/ no better idea 5 11.14 3.5

Others (DOST Scholarship, own choice, no 2 4.44 7

idea of course to pursue)

Total 45 100.00

2.2 Pursuing Advanced Studies. Table 6 shows the profile of graduates in

terms of pursuing advanced studies.

Table 6
Profile of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Reasons of
Pursuing Advance Studies

Pursuing Advance Studies Frequency Percentage Rank

For promotion 1 2.22 3

For Professional Development 25 55.56 1

Not applicable 19 42.22 2

Total 45 100.00
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The table shows the respondent's educational profile in terms of pursuing

advanced studies. 19 graduates did not pursue advanced studies during the

academic year 2021-2022. There are 25 graduates who took part in an advanced

study for professional development. Finally, only one (1) graduate pursued

advanced studies for promotion purposes.

3. Employability of Graduates

The respondents' employment data was evaluated in terms of waiting time

for the first job, number of jobs held since graduation, employment status, current

occupation, gross monthly income, current employer, nature of work (Major Line of

Business), place of work, number of employees in current Company/Organization,

length of service in each job, and position/designations in each job.

Table 7
Employability Rate of Mechanical Technology Graduates

Items 2022 Percentage

Employed 35 77.78%

Non-employed 10 22.22%

Total 45 100%

This table displays the employability rate of Mechanical Technology

graduates. First, 35 respondents claimed that they are employed by an

organization or industry, while 10 declared themselves unemployed.

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3.1 Waiting Time for the First Job. The length of time Mechanical

Technology graduates waited to land their first job appears in Table 8.

The table shows the duration the respondents waited for their first job. The

number of respondents who waited less than a month for their first job is 18, while

the number of respondents who waited 2-5 months for their first job is 17. The 5

respondents claimed it took them 6-12 months to land their first job. Furthermore,

four respondents said it took them more than a year to find their first job. Finally,

35 respondents do not specify how long they waited for their first job. According to

the study's findings, BIT Mechanical Technology graduates are highly employable.

With a great deal of machinery and technology available around the world,

mechanical machinists and technicians are in high demand. The program is

particularly pertinent, and graduates can have countless opportunities.

Table 8
Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Waiting Time
for the First Job

Items Frequency Percentage Rank

Less than 1 month 18 40.00 1

2-5 months 17 37.78 2

6-12 months 5 11.11 3

More than one year 4 8.89 4

N/A 1 2.22 5

Total 45 100.00
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3.2 Number of Jobs Since Graduation. Table 9 presents the number of

jobs since their graduation.

The table displays the number of jobs held by respondents. There were 27

respondents who only worked one job. Twelve respondents stated that they had

only two jobs after graduating. There are two respondents who have already

obtained three jobs following their graduation, and no respondents have obtained

four, five, or more jobs following their graduation. Finally, four respondents chose

not to respond. It simply means that these graduates are extremely satisfied with

their current working conditions.

Table 9
Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Number of
Jobs Since Graduation

Number of Jobs Frequency Percentage Rank

1 27 60.00 1

2 12 26.67 2

3 2 4.44 4

No answer 4 8.89 3

Total 45 100.00

3.3 Employment Status. Table 10 presents the employment status of the

respondents.

Table 10
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Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Employment

Status

Items Frequency Percentage Rank

Permanent 17 37.78 1

Temporary 10 22.22 3

Self-Employed 4 8.89 4

Contractual 13 28.89 2

No answer 1 2.22 5

Total 45 100.00
This table displays the respondents' employment status. There are 17

respondents who stated that they have a permanent position. Thirteen

respondents indicated being in contractual status. Ten respondents stated that

they are on a temporary basis. Four respondents stated that they are self-

employed, one did not respond, and there were no responses for casual as well as

job order. According to the results, it can take months or years for new entrants to

become permanent in their jobs. Most businesses prefer to hire contract workers.

Only a few companies provide permanent status to their employees because they

understand that regular employees require a larger budget. Contractualization

remains an issue that must be addressed.

3.4 Present Occupation. Presented in Table 11 is the present

occupation of Mechanical Technology Graduates.

With a percentage of 11.12%, the majority of respondents work as Cadet

Technicians. Three graduates said they are Jetty Operators and Mechanical
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Technicians, with a combined percentage of 6.68%. Three graduates stated that

they work as Technicians. Two respondents stated that they are Process

Engineers. Other specification jobs held by 23 graduates include Associate

Software Engineer, Valve Technician, Maintenance Technician, Equipment

Specialist, and others. Finally, there are six respondents who did not specify their

job titles.

Table 11
Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of
Present Occupation

Occupation Frequency Percentage Rank

BPO 1 2.22% 17.5
BPO - Sales Associate 1 2.22% 17.5
Business Owner 1 2.22% 17.5
Cadet Technician 5 11.12% 2
Contractor 1 2.22% 17.5
Customer Service Representative 1 2.22% 17.5
Document Controller 1 2.22% 17.5
Equipment Specialist 1 2.22% 17.5
Factory Worker 1 2.22% 17.5
Financial Advisor 1 2.22% 17.5
Graphic Specialist/Designer 1 2.22% 17.5
Jetty Operator 3 6.68% 4
Mechanical Technician 3 6.68% 4
Machine Tender 1 2.22% 17.5
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Maintenance Engineer 1 2.22% 17.5

Maintenance Technician 1 2.22% 17.5
Mechanical Assistant 1 2.22% 17.5
Mold Fabrication Engineer 1 2.22% 17.5
Motor Shop 1 2.22% 17.5
N/A 6 13.34% 1
Nationwide Erectors Corporation 1 2.22% 17.5
Process Engineer 2 4.44% 6
Production Controller 1 2.22% 17.5
Safety Officer 1 2.22% 17.5
San Miguel Brewery Inc. 1 2.22% 17.5
Technician 3 6.68% 4
Valve Technician 1 2.22% 17.5
Associate Software Engineer 1 2.22% 17.5
Spa Attendant 1 2.22% 17.5
Total 45 100%

In accordance with the findings, the graduates are working in positions

related to their field of specialization. Similarly, the findings indicated that it takes

time for employees to be promoted to a higher position.

3.5 Gross Monthly Income. Presented in Table 12 is the gross monthly

income of Mechanical Technology graduates.

Table 12
Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Gross
Monthly Income
Gross Monthly Income Frequency Percentage Rank

Less than 10k 9 20.00 2

10k - 19k 30 66.67 1

20k - 29.9k 5 11.11 3

40k - 49.9k 1 2.22 4

Total 45 100.00
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The table represents the profile of respondents in terms of gross monthly

income. The highest percentage, 66.67 percent, stated that their monthly salary

ranges from 10k to 19.9k per month. Gross monthly income less than

10k garnered a percentage of 20 percent, gross monthly income between 10k and

29.9k received a percentage of 11.11 percent, and gross monthly income between

30k and 39.9k received a percentage of 0. Similarly, 40k-49.9k has a percentage

of 2.22 percent, and those who did not mention their income have a percentage of

0. It does show that the gross monthly income of these employed graduates

varies.

3.6 Present Employer. Table 13 presents the employers of Mechanical

Technology graduates.

Table 13
Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Present
Employer

Present Employer Frequency Percentage Rank

ACCENTURE 1 2.22% 20.5
ALORICA PHILIPPINES INC. 1 2.22% 20.5
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY PHILIPPINES 1 2.22% 20.5
BRAAMD INC. 1 2.22% 20.5
BUSINESS OWNER 1 2.22% 20.5
C&U PHILIPPINES 1 2.22% 20.5
CPM 1 2.22% 20.5
CAL-COMP PRECISION PHILIPPINES INC. 2 4.45% 4.5
CHOU CHIN 1 2.22% 20.5
EPSON 1 2.22% 20.5
EUROWAY 1 2.22% 20.5
FASTECH MICROASSEMBLY INC. 1 2.22% 20.5
IBIDEN 1 2.22% 20.5
INERGEON MANAGED SOLUTION (PHIL) INC. 1 2.22% 20.5
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JTEKT 1 2.22% 20.5

JOEL CHAVEZ EQUIPMENT AND RENTALS 2 4.45% 4.5
CORPORATION
K&K MOLDING INC. 1 2.22% 20.5
KC INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION 1 2.22% 20.5
MONDE NISSIN 1 2.22% 20.5
N/A 4 8.91% 1.5
NWSTEEL 1 2.22% 20.5
NECO COMPANY 1 2.22% 20.5
PRULIFE U.K. 1 2.22% 20.5
RESULTSCX 2 4.45% 4.5
SHELL 1 2.22% 20.5
SKPI 1 2.22% 20.5
SOHBI KOHGEI 4 8.91% 1.5
SAFE SEA SHIPPING AGENCY CO. INC 2 4.45% 4.5
SAN MIGUEL BREWERY INC. 1 2.22% 20.5
SANYO PLASTIC PHILIPPINES INC. 1 2.22% 20.5
STA ANA BUILDER INC. 1 2.22% 20.5
STEELASIA 1 2.22% 20.5
TASKUS 1 2.22% 20.5
VISION 2000 FEEDMILLS 1 2.22% 20.5
LOU CITY SPA CLUB 1 2.22% 20.5
Total 45 100%
As shown in the table, the majority of mechanical graduates’ work at Sohbi

Kohgei, with a percentage of 8.91%, followed by Cal-Comp Precision Philippines

Inc., Joel Chavez Equipment and Rentals Corporation, ResultsCX, and Safe Sea

Shipping Agency, each with a percentage of 4.45%. The remaining graduates

disclosed working for companies such as AMKOR Technology, BRAAMD Inc.,

C&U Philippines, EPSON, EUROWAY, San Miguel Brewery, and others.

The study's findings simply indicate that BIT Mechanical

Technology graduates are highly qualified and possess the competencies required

by mechanical companies and industries. Furthermore, mechanical graduates are

in high demand at some industrial and other related firms. SOHBI KOHGEI

company and Cal-Comp Precision Philippines, among others, are the province's
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leading mechanical companies. For Batangas State University Mechanical

Technology graduates, even small-scale mechanical shops are in high demand.

3.7 Nature of Work. The nature of work of Mechanical Technology

graduates is presented in Table 14.

According to the table, the majority of respondents work in the field of non-

government establishment or company. Forty-three graduates said they work for a

non-government organization, while the remaining two work for a government

institution.

Table 14
Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Nature of
Work

Nature of Work Frequency Percentage Rank

Government 2 4.44 2

Non-Government 43 95.56 1

Total 45 100.00
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3.8 Place of Work. Table 15 presents the place of work of Mechanical

Technology graduates.

Table 15
Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Place of
Work

Place of Work Frequency Percentage Rank

Local 44 97.78 1

Abroad 1 2.22 2

Total 45 100.00

According to the table, the majority of respondents work in local companies,

with only one (1) respondent working abroad.

3.9 Number of Employees. Presented in Table 16 is the number of

employees in the company where the Mechanical Technology graduates are

working.

Table 16
Employability in terms of Number of Employees in the Company where
the Mechanical Technology Graduates are Working

Number of Employees Frequency Percentage Rank

10 to 99 10 22.22 2

100 to 199 4 8.89 3.5

200 and above 27 60.00 1

Less than 10 4 8.89 3.5

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Total 45 100.00

According to the data gathered, 10 respondents work in companies with 10

to 99 employees. The four respondents then indicated that they work in companies

with 100 to 199 employees. Twenty-seven of them said they work in companies

with 200 or more employees, while four said they work in companies and

industries with fewer than ten employees. This result simply shows that the

graduates work in small, medium, and large-scale industries.

3.10 Length of Service in the Present Job. The respondents’ profile in

terms of length of service in the present job is showcased in Table 17.

Table 17
Employability of Mechanical Technology Graduates in terms of Length of
Service in the Present Job

Length of Service Frequency Percentage Rank

1-6 Months 35 77.78 1

7-12 Months 4 8.89 2

13-18 Months 1 2.22 5

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19-24 Months 2 4.44 4

25 months and above 3 6.67 3

Total 45 100.00

Based on the table, 35 respondents stated that they've been in their current

job for 1-6 months, while 4 stated they have been in their current job for 7-12

months. One respondent stated that they have been at their current job for 13-18

months. Following that are two respondents who have been with the company for

19-24 months. Finally, three respondents stated that they have been at their

current job for at least 25 months.

4. Relevance of the Mechanical Technology Graduates’ First Job.

4.1 Graduates’ Course/Degree. Presented in Table 18 is the relevance of

the Mechanical Technology graduates first job to their graduate course/degree.

Table 18
Relevance of the Mechanical Technology Graduates’
First Job to their Graduates Course/Degree

First Job Related to Course Frequency Percentage Rank

Yes 34 76.56 1

No 11 23.44 2

Total 45 100.00
According to the study's findings, the majority of respondents agreed that
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their first job was related to their course or degree. This is based on their

responses, which were emphatically "yes." On the contrary, 11 respondents said

"no" in response to the question.

4.2 Curriculum Graduates Had in College. Table 19 presents the

relevance of the Mechanical Technology graduates first job to their curriculum in

college.

Table 19
Relevance of the Mechanical Technology Graduates’
First Job to their Curriculum in College

First Job Related to Frequency Percentage Rank

Curriculum in College

Yes 36 80.00 1

No 9 20.00 2

Total 45 100.00

According to the table, their first job is related to their college curriculum.

The majority of respondents, 36 in total, agreed that their college curriculum was

relevant to their first job, while the remaining respondents disagreed. This finding

simply means that the skills they learned at university are relevant to their jobs,

and they apply these skills in the repair and maintenance job.
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4.3. Competencies acquired from the University. Presented in Table 20

is the relevance of the Mechanical Technology graduates first job to their

competencies acquired from the University.

Table 20
Relevance of the Mechanical Technology Graduates’ First Job to their
Competencies Acquired from the University

Items Mean Verbal Interpretation

Communication Skills 4.40 Extremely relevant
Human Relation Skills 4.44 Extremely relevant
Entrepreneurial Skills 3.91 Very relevant
Information Technology Skills 4.18 Extremely relevant
Problem Solving Skills 4.47 Extremely relevant
Critical Thinking Skills 4.62 Extremely relevant
Composite Mean 4.34 Extremely relevant

According to the table, Critical Thinking Skills has the highest weighted

mean, and the results show that this skill is extremely relevant to the first job of

Mechanical Technology graduates. However, Entrepreneurial Skills has the lowest

weighted mean of 3.91. This skill received the lowest weighted mean because it is

not closely related to Mechanical Technology and would be more relevant in a

business-associated job.

Almost all of the competencies presented in the table are relevant to their

occupations. It demonstrates the significance of these skills in the workplace and

the recommendation that students learn them so they can use them to advance in

their careers.

5. Graduates’ Satisfaction in the Present Job

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5.1 Intention to stay in their Present Job. Present in Table 21 is the

graduates’ reasons for staying in the present job.

Table 21
Mechanical Technology Graduates’ Satisfaction in terms of Intention to stay
in their Present Job
Intention to Stay Frequency Percentage Rank

Yes 35 77.78 1

No 10 22.22 2

Total 45 100.00

Based on a survey conducted, 35 individuals expressed their intention to

stay in their current job, which accounts for 77.78% of the respondents. This

indicates a strong inclination towards continuing their current employment. On the

other hand, 10 individuals answered negatively, which represents 22.22% of the

participants.

While this percentage may seem relatively low, it still signifies a

considerable number of individuals who may be contemplating a job change. It is

worth noting that several factors can contribute to an individual's decision to stay or

leave their current job, including job satisfaction, work-life balance, salary and

benefits, growth opportunities, and more. However, for those who have expressed

their willingness to stay, it could be attributed to their positive experiences in their

current workplace, such as supportive management, engaging work, and a

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welcoming work culture.

5.2 Reasons for Staying in their Present Job. Presented in Table 22 is

the graduates’ reasons for staying in the present job.

According to the table, the majority of graduates stay in their jobs because it

is related to their special skill. Salary and wages, related to course of study and

proximity to residence, skill development and passion, good experience,

experience, contract, just not to be idle, and none were followed by salaries and

wages.

This means that BIT mechanical graduates prefer to stay in their current

jobs because they frequently encounter difficult or challenging tasks that help them

improve their skills. They thrive on variety in their jobs as technicians or

machinists. Wages and salaries are deemed necessary in order for them to survive

and live a decent life. Another reason for respondents' continued employment is its

relevance to their special skills. Obviously, an employee would not change jobs if

they were unrelated. They will always want to move on to a job where they can

expand their skills and advance professionally.

Table 22
Mechanical Technology Graduates’ Satisfaction in terms of Reasons for
Staying in their Present Job
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Reason for Staying Frequency Percentage Rank

Salaries and Wages 12 26.68 2

Related to Special Skill 19 42.23 1

Proximity to residence 2 4.44 4.5

Family influences 2 4.44 4.5

Related to course of study 3 6.67 3

N/A 1 2.22 9

Skills development and Passion 1 2.22 9

Good experience 1 2.22 9

Experience 1 2.22 9

Contract 1 2.22 9

Just not to be idle 1 2.22 9

Others specify/ None 1 2.22 9

Total 45 100.00

5.3 Reasons for Changing their Present Job. Table 23 presents the

graduates satisfaction in terms of reasons for changing their present job.

Table 23
Mechanical Technology Graduates’ Satisfaction in terms of Reasons for
Changing their Present Job
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Reason for Changing Job Frequency Percentage Rank

Salaries and Wages 24 53.30 1

Related to Special Skill 3 6.70 3

Proximity to residence 1 2.20 8.5

Family influences 1 2.20 8.5

Career Challenge 8 17.80 2

Related to course of study 2 4.40 4.5

Peer Influence 1 2.20 8.5

N/A 2 4.40 4.5

None 1 2.20 8.5

Skills development and Passion 1 2.20 8.5

Skill development 1 2.20 8.5

Total 45 100.00

According to the data gathered, 24 respondents (or 53.3%) have reasons to

change jobs because of their salary and wages. Other reasons include something

personal or confidential that they would rather not disclose, which has 2

respondents with a 4.4 percent response rate. It is followed by career challenge,

which received 17.8 percent, with one respondent answering none. Special skill

received a percentage of 6.7 percent, while course study received a lower

percentage of 4.4 percent. According to the findings, respondents change jobs for

a variety of reasons. These graduates are young and looking for better
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opportunities, so when options are available to prosper and grow professionally

arise, they seize them and proceed to a more rewarding one.

Table 24
Mechanical Technology Graduates’ Update Sponsored by Batangas State
University

Item Frequency Percentage Rank

Yes, I want to join. 30 66.67 1

No, thank you. 15 33.33 2

Total 45 100.00

6. Proposed Plan of Action to Further Enhance the Employability of

Mechanical Technology Graduate. Table 25 presents the proposed plan of

action for the Mechanical Technology graduates.

Table 25
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Propose a Plan of Action to Further Enhance the Employability of

Mechanical Technology Graduates

Objectives Strategies/Activities Success Indicator

To develop and ensure the The national certificate NC I/II/III holders and PRC
professional competency, examination not only assists Examination passers
efficiency, excellence, and graduates in developing and
competitiveness on a global improving their knowledge
scale of recent graduates in and skills through in-depth
their careers. study and practice, but it also
serves as an asset for career
advancement, since
numerous employers require
this in the hopes of having
competent and versatile
employees.
To improve and develop Graduates should also learn The researchers garnered the
entrepreneurial skills needed strategic planning for lowest weighted mean from the
for future use in the field of business related opportunities respondents specifically under
business in the industry. Consistent entrepreneurial skills
learning and dedication can
help graduates improve this
skill, which is essential for
personal and professional
success.
To create more job Mechanical technology A graduate of Mechanical
opportunities for the graduates can obtain job Technology working current
Mechanical Technology opportunities by building a internationally.
graduates for them to be able strong resume, researching
to work internationally. potential employers, networking
with industry professionals,
gaining relevant work
experience, developing
additional skills, and preparing
for job interviews.

Build a network: Start networking with other entrepreneurs and business

professionals in your industry. Attend events, join industry groups, and connect

with people on social media. This will help you build a support system and gain

valuable insights from others who have been through the same challenges.
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Develop a business plan: A solid business plan is essential for any

entrepreneur. It should include a market analysis, a description of your products or

services, a marketing plan, and financial projections. This will help you define your

business strategy and goals, and provide a roadmap for how to achieve them.

Build your skills: There are many skills that are essential for entrepreneurs,

including financial management, marketing, sales, and leadership. Look for

courses, workshops, and online resources that can help you build these skills.

Don't be afraid to seek out mentors or coaches who can provide guidance and

support.

Learn from successful entrepreneurs: Read books, watch videos, and

attend events featuring successful entrepreneurs. Look for individuals who have

started businesses in your industry or who have faced similar challenges to what

you expect to face. Learn from their experiences and take notes on what worked

and what didn't.

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CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary, findings, the conclusions illustrated

and the recommendations made as an output of this study based on the data

analyses in the previous chapters.

Summary

This study, Tracer Study of Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in

Mechanical Technology Graduates from Academic Year 2021 to 2022 aimed to

trace the graduates of Batangas State University in terms of employment status.

This study used descriptive method of research using the Graduate Tracer

Survey (GTS) questionnaire. It was disseminated through emails, Facebook and

interviews through chat, text or calls. To further explain the data, the researchers

employed statistical tools such as frequency and percentage.

Findings

The significant findings of the study were as follows:

1. Profile of the Respondents

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1.1 Sex. It indicates that majority of graduates are males and there are 10

female graduates.

1.2 Age. Most of the surveyed graduates belong to age bracket of 20-29

having a highest frequency of 97.80% while the least percentage belongs to age

bracket of 25-29.

1.3 Civil Status. The survey shows that most of the graduates are still

single.

1.4 Course taken. The researchers proposed to have a survey from

mechanical technology graduates of 2021 to 2022.

1.5 Year Graduated. Most of respondents/graduates are from the year

2021 and the least number of graduates is noted from 2022.

1.6 Professional Examination Passed. Most of the graduate

respondents did not take professional examination. Only 1 respondent as a

combination of all examiners passed those said examination with the percentage

of %.

2. The Graduates’ Reasons for:

2.1 Taking the course or pursuing the degree. Majority of the

graduates’ reasons for pursuing the degree are strong passion for the profession

and peer influence.

2.2 Pursuing other tertiary level qualification/Advanced studies.

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According to the given data, most of the graduates’ reason for not

pursuing advanced studies is their own preferences. While the majority of the

graduates want to pursue advance study.

3. Employability of Graduates in terms of:

3.1 Waiting time for the first job. The overall assessment revealed that

18 respondents got their first job in less than a month while 17 respondents got

their first job between 2-5 months while the other 5 respondents had their first

job between 6-12 months and the other 5 respondents had job for more than

one year.

3.2 Number of jobs since they graduated. Majority of the respondents

have one job since they graduated; hence, twelve (12) respondents revealed

that they had 2 jobs since graduated.

3.3 Employment status. It shows that seventeen (17) respondents are

employed as permanent employees; yet, thirteen (13) respondents are

contractual employees in their job while ten (10) respondents are temporary

employed and four (4) respondents are self employed.

3.4 Present occupation. Most of the graduates are working as cadet

technician and mechanical technicians.

3.5 Gross Monthly Income. Majority of the mechanical graduates

earned a gross monthly income 10,000-19,000 while nine (9) respondents

earned a gross monthly income of less than 10,000 while five (5) respondents
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earned a gross monthly income of 20,00-29,999 and one (1) respondent

revealed has 40k and above gross monthly income.

3.6 Present employer. Most of the graduates of mechanical technology

are working in Sohbi Kohgei company and followed by respondents who did not

reveal their current employer.

3.7 Nature of work (major line in business). Overall, most of the

respondents are working in non government companies or industries and two (2)

respondents are working in government related occupation.

3.8 Place of work. Majority of mechanical graduates working in the local

vicinity and one respondent are working abroad, which have a total percentage

of %

3.9 Number of employees in present company/organization. The

highest frequency of the respondents are working with 200 and above number of

employees.

3.10 Length of service in present job. Most of the respondents are

working for a duration of 1-6 months in their present job with a percentage of %.

3.11 Position/designation in the present job. Thirty-three respondents

are rank and file employees and five (5) are having supervisory positions and

the other 4 answered others specify/none and 3 are self employed.

4. Relevance of the following to the Graduates’ First Job

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4.1 Graduates’ Course/ Degree. Majority of the graduates agreed that

their first job is related to the course they have taken.

4.2 Curriculum graduates had in college. Most of the graduates

claimed that their first job has relevance to their curriculum in college.

4.3 Competencies acquired from the University. It shows that all those

skills are very relevant competencies with the weighted composite mean of

5. Graduates’ Satisfaction in the Present Job in terms of:

5.1 Intention to stay. Majority of the graduates have the intention to stay

in their present job.

5.2 Reason for staying on the job. Most of the mechanical graduates’

reasons for staying on the job are special skill followed by salaries and wages.

5.3 Reasons for Changing their Present Job. Twenty-four of the

graduates’ said that the reason for changing their present job are salaries and

wages.

6. Proposed a Plan of Action to Further Enhance the Employability of

Mechanical Technology Graduates

The proposed plan of action is to encourage recent graduates to continue

their education through professional development courses, industry certifications,

and other relevant training opportunities. Provide incentives for ongoing learning

and development, such as time off for training, tuition reimbursement, or bonuses

for completing specific programs. Encourages recent graduates to work

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collaboratively on group projects, team assignments, and other activities that

require teamwork. This will help them to develop interpersonal skills and learn to

work effectively with others. Provide regular feedback and recognition to recent

graduates for their accomplishments, both individually and as part of a team. This

will help to reinforce positive behaviors and encourage continuous improvement.

graduates can develop the human relation skills, problem-solving skills, and critical

thinking skills necessary for effective communication and conflict resolution in the

workplace. This will help them to succeed in their careers and become valuable

contributors to their organizations. Expand the Mechanical Technology curriculum

to include courses and training programs that align with international job market

demands. This will help graduates gain the skills and knowledge necessary to

succeed in the global job market. Host job fairs and career events to connect

Mechanical Technology graduates with potential employers. This will provide them

with opportunities to network and learn more about job opportunities in their field.

Conclusion

From the findings generated in this study, the following conclusions

emerged:

1. The majority of Mechanical Technology graduates were male, 20-24

years old, single, from batch 2021-2022, and NC and PRC Examination passers.
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2. Majority of the graduates finish the program but did not take advanced

studies, they went on to earn their degrees due to their strong passion for the field,

followed by the good grades in subject matter and further education or training in

career development.

3. The majority of respondents have only one job since graduating, and they

work in the local mechanical industries. They waited less than a month for their

first job, after which the majority of them have permanent jobs with salaries ranging

from 10,000 to 19,999 dollars per month. The majority of them are employed by a

business or industry that is not regulated by the government. Their highest

employee count is 200 or more, and the most common job title or position they

hold is technician. Lastly, the majority of their employment in a company or

industry lasts between 1 to 8 months.

4. The majority of respondents believed that their first employment had

relevance to their college coursework and to their field of concentration.

5. The majority of respondents stated that their current jobs' salaries and

wages are their primary motivation for switching jobs.

6. In order to make mechanical graduates more employable, the proposed

course of action is provided.

Recommendations

According to the conclusions drawn, the following recommendations are

offered:
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1. Before leaving the university's portals, Mechanical Technology Bachelor

of Industrial Technology majors are encouraged to take and pass the National

Certification (NCII) exam and other skills-related tests.

2. Prior to its implementation, the proposed action plan must be presented

to the curriculum review committee for additional comments or feedback.

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APPENDICES
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Batangas City

GRADUATE TRACER STUDY INSTRUMENT

To our Respondents,

Your Alma Mater, Batangas State University, remains the region's most

significant provider of higher education. As a result, it continues to take the

necessary steps to ensure that educational programs are relevant and that

graduates are of high quality and have a high employment potential.

Through this, the Batangas State University executes the institutional

Graduate Tracer Study primarily to collect the perceptions of its graduates from

Academic Year 2021 to 2022 in order to present on the relevance of their

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academic experiences while at the University as well as their experiences after

graduation in terms of career prospects.

Batangas State University will value your honest and precise response in

this study. You can be certain that your responses will be kept entirely confidential

and used solely for the purposes of this study. We appreciate it.

The Tracer Study Team

If you wish to participate in the survey, please accept participation by clicking on

the "Agree" button.
 Agree
 Disagree

Name:_______________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
Email:_______________________________________

Sex :
 Male
 Female
Age:
 20-24
 25-29
 30 and above
Civil Status:
 Single
 Married
 Widowed
 Separated

Year Graduated
 2021-2022

Professional Examination Passed
 National Certificate II
 Career Service Examination
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 PRC Examinations (e.g. Licensure Examination for Teachers, Certified

Plant Mechanic, others)
 Professional Examinations (International based)
 Not Applicable

Reason for Pursuing Tertiary Level Qualification / Advance Studies
 Promotion
 Professional Development
 Not Applicable

Reason in Taking the Course
 Good grades in subject matter
 Peer influence
 Strong passion for the profession
 Status or prestige of profession
 Prospect of career advancement
 Prospect of attractive compensation
 Influence of parents
 Inspired by role model
 Prospect for immediate employment/relevance/adaptability
 Availability of course offering in chosen institution
 Affordability for family
 No particular choice/ no better idea
 Others (DOST Scholarship, own choice, no idea of course to pursue)

After graduation, did you find a job?
 Yes
 No

Employment Data
Are you employed?
 Yes
 No

Waiting time for the First Job

 Less than a 1 month
 2 to 5 months
 6 to 12 months
 More than a year

Number of Jobs since Graduation

 1
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 2
 3
 4
 5 or more
 None

Employment Status
 Permanent
 Temporary
 Self Employed
 Casual
 Contractual
 Job Order

Present work
______________________

Gross Monthly Income

 Less than Php 10,000
 Php 10,000 to Php 19,999
 Php 20,000 to Php 29,999
 Php 30,000 to Php 39,999
 Php 40,000 to Php 49,999
 Php 50,000 to Php 99,999
 Php 100,000 and above

Company name
__________________

Nature of Work
 Government
 Non-government

Place of Work
 Local
 Abroad

Number of Employees in Present Job

 Less than 10
 10 to 99
 100 to 199
 200 and Above
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Length of Service in Present Job

 1 to 6 months
 7 to 12 months
 13 to 18 months
 19 to 24 months
 25 months and above

Employment Relevance in First Job

Is your Course/Degree relevant to your First Job?
 Yes
 No

Is the Curriculum you have in college is Relevant to your First Job?

 Yes
 No

Competencies acquired in the University significant your First Job

Extremely Very Moderately Slightly Not
Competencies Relevant Relevant Relevant Relevant relevant
Communication
Skills
Human Relations
Skills
Entrepreneurial
Skills
Information
Technology Skills
Problem Solving
Skills
Critical Thinking
Skills
Graduates Satisfaction in Present Job
Intention to Stay in the Present Job
 Yes
 No

Graduates Reason for Staying in the Present Job

 Salaries and wages
 Related to special skill
 Proximity to residence
 Family influences
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 Related to course of study

 Peer Influence
 Other:______________________________________

Graduates Reason for Changing Jobs

 Salaries and wages
 Related to special skill
 Proximity to residence
 Family influences
 Career challenge
 Related to course of study
 Peer influence
 Other:_________________________________________

Thank you!

Thank you very much for answering the questionnaire. Rest assured that the data
gathered will be given upmost confidentiality. And again, thank you very much and
God Bless!
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Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
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Batangas City

CERTIFICATE OF EDITING OF THESIS/DISSERTATION

This is to certify that this Thesis/Dissertation entitled Tracer Study of the

Bachelor of Industrial Technology Graduates Major in Mechanical

Technology of Batangas State University AY 2021-2022 of Neil Joseph M.

Hernandez, Nathaniel D. Magnaye, Ian M. Mandigma, and Paula Cassandra P.

Santos, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of

Industrial Technology has been reviewed and edited by the undersigned based on

the minutes of the Final Defense.

It now follows the standard format of the University and conventions of

research writing.
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Ms. CZARELLE P. LEPRAN

Editor

Date:

Reference No.: BatStateU-FO-COL-04 Effectivity Date: May 18, 2022 Revision No.: 02

ENDORSEMENT FORM FOR THESIS/DISSERTATION ADVISER

College of Industrial Technology

April 2023

Date
To: DR. SHIRLEY E. MARANAN
(Name of prospective adviser)

I would like to formally endorse to you Neil Joseph M. Hernandez, Nathaniel D.

Magnaye, Ian M. Mandigma, and Paula Cassandra P. Santos
(Name of proponent)

a student of this college under the Mechanical Technology

(area/field of specialization)

Program, who acknowledges your professional expertise and requests you to be

his/her adviser for his/her thesis/dissertation with the topic TRACER
STUDYOFTHEBACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES
MAJOR IN MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY OF BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
AY 2021-2022.
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As adviser, you shall monitor the overall progress of the study and supervise the
research activities of your advisee until such time that he/she has successfully
defended his/her thesis/dissertation.

Elisa D. Gutierrez, DT
College Dean

Reference No.: BatStateU-FO-COL-04 Effectivity Date: May 18, 2022 Revision No.: 02

ACCEPTANCE FORM FOR THESIS/DISSERTATION ADVISER

College of Industrial Technology

April 2023

Date
To: DR. ELISA D. GUTIERREZ
(Name of prospective adviser)

This formally signify my acceptance of the request to serve as adviser of Neil

Joseph M. Hernandez, Nathaniel D. Magnaye, Ian M. Mandigma, and Paula
Cassandra P. Santos.
(Name of proponent)

A student of this college under the Mechanical Technology

(area/field of specialization)

Program, for his/her thesis/dissertation with the topic TRACER STUDY OF THE
BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES MAJOR IN
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY OF BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY AY 2021-
2022.
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As adviser, I agree to perform my duties of monitoring the overall progress of the

study, and supervising the research activities of my advisee until such time that
he/she has successfully defended his/her thesis/dissertation.

Dr. Shirley E. Maranan

Adviser
(Signature over Printed Name)

Turnitin Results

This is to certify that the Research Study entitled TRACER STUDY OF THE

BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES MAJOR IN

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY OF BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY AY 2018-

2020 was prepared and ready for Turnitin/Plagiarism Checking.

SHIRLEY E. MARANAN, DBA

Research Adviser

The above-mentioned Research Study PASSED the Turnitin/Plagiarism

Checking with the following percentage:

Chapter Allowable Similarity Research Study

Similarity
(%)
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I - The Problem and its 30%

Background
II - Review Literature 80%

III - Research 20%

Methodology
IV - Results and 10%
Discussions
V - Summary of Findings, 10%
Conclusion and
Recommendations

Hernandez, Neil Joseph M.

Zone 6, Luyos, Tanauan City, Batangas
09063525307
20-01320@g.batstate-u.edu.ph

CAREER OBJECTIVE

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

AGE: 21 years old

BIRTHDAY: January 7, 2002
GENDER: Male
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
CIVIL STATUS: Single
MOTHERS NAME: Leny M. Hernandez
FATHERS NAME: Edwin M. Hernandez

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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PRIMARY: Escuela Sagrada Familia

Luyos, Tanauan City, Batangas
2006-2014

SECONDARY: La Consolacion College - Tanauan

Tanauan City, Batangas
2014-2020

TERTIARY: Batangas State University

The National Engineering University
BIT Mechanical Technology
Alangilan, Batangas City
2020-Present

Magnaye, Nathaniel D.
Zone 6, Luyos, Tanauan City, Batangas
09456299826
20-07874@g.batstate-u.edu.ph

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To utilize my academic training and practical experience to become a

successful professional in my field. I aim to work with a leading organization where
I can apply my technical expertise and problem-solving skills to design innovative
solutions that meet the needs of the industry and society.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

AGE: 21 years old

BIRTHDAY: January 5, 2002
GENDER: Male
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
CIVIL STATUS: Single
MOTHERS NAME: Natalio V. Magnaye
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FATHERS NAME: Ailene D. Magnaye

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

PRIMARY: Escuela Sagrada Familia

Luyos, Tanauan City, Batangas
2006-2014

SECONDARY: Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna

Calamba, Laguna
2018-2020

TERTIARY: Batangas State University

The National Engineering University
BIT Mechanical Technology
Alangilan, Batangas City
2020-Present
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Mandigma. Ian M.
San Antonio, Quezon
09308634480
20-08140@g.batstate-u.edu.ph

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my

learning, knowledge, and skills.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

AGE: 21 years old

BIRTHDAY: September 23, 2001
GENDER: Male
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
CIVIL STATUS: Single
MOTHERS NAME: Librada M. Mandigma
FATHERS NAME: Bernardo R. Mandigma

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

PRIMARY: San Antonio Central School

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Poblacion San Antonio Quezon

S.y. 2006-2014

SECONDARY: Holy Family Academy

Padre Garcia Batangas
2014-2020

TERTIARY: Batangas State University

The National Engineering University
BIT Mechanical Technology
Alangilan, Batangas City
2020-Present

Santos, Paula Cassandra P.

Gulod Itaas, Batangas City
09912915420
20-06289@g.batstate-u.edu.ph

CAREER OBJECTIVE

In an actual job environment, I hope to acquire valuable knowledge and skills to

supplement those I obtained during university. In return, I offer my support and
drive to help the company and those around me succeed.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

AGE: 20 years old

BIRTHDAY: July 16, 2002
GENDER: Female
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
CIVIL STATUS: Single
MOTHERS NAME: Jocelyn Grace S. Cueto
FATHERS NAME: N/A

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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PRIMARY: D Hundred Times Academy

Laubach Rd., Baguio City
2013-2014

SECONDARY: ACLC Batangas

P. Burgos St., Batangas City
2018-2020

TERTIARY: Batangas State University

The National Engineering University
BIT Mechanical Technology
Alangilan, Batangas City
2020-Present
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NAME: JUSTIN PHILIP B SERRANO

ADDRESS: NASUGBU BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: N/A

COMPANY/YEAR: N/A

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS: UNEMPLOYED

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME: LEMUEL PEREZ

ADDRESS: JP LAUREL ST

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: CONTRACTOR

COMPANY/YEAR: N/A

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS: SELF EMPLOYED

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME: KENT HAROLD REYNA

ADDRESS: QUILIB, ROSARIO, BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

COMPANY/YEAR: VISION 2000 FEEDMILLS

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

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LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME: EDGAR A. POPULI JR

ADDRESS: SAN AGUSTIN SILANGAN ISLA VERDE BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: FINANCIAL ADVISOR

COMPANY/YEAR: PRULIFE U.K.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: SELF EMPLOYED

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

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NAME: NATHANIEL B. MIRAMBIL

ADDRESS: SAN MATEO SAN PASCUAL BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: CADET TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: SOHBI KOHGEI (PHILS.), INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

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NAME: JIOSUA L. CADACIO

ADDRESS: DITA, CUENCA, BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: SOHBI KOHGEI (PHILS.), INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

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NAME MC DAVID C BAHALA

ADDRESS: MALALIM BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: FACTORY WORKER

COMPANY/YEAR: CHOU CHIN

PLACE OF WORK: ABROAD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

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NAME KLAIZER JAY M. DE LEON

ADDRESS: SAN AGUSTIN IBAAN BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: CADET TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: SOHBI KOHGEI (PHILS.), INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

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NAME RUSSEL DE LEON

ADDRESS: STO NINO TAYSAN BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II

EMPLOYMENT: NATIONWIDE ERECTORS CORPORATION

COMPANY/YEAR: NECO COMPANY

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: SELF EMPLOYED

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 7 TO 12 MONTHS

NAME JOBELLE BABASA

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ADDRESS: SAMPAGA WEST BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II

EMPLOYMENT: N/A

COMPANY/YEAR: IBIDEN

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME ALYSSA MAE B. COSTELO

ADDRESS: NASUGBU, BATANGAS

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

COMPANY/YEAR: CAL-COMP PRECISION (PHILIPPINES) INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME KIM LAWRENZ MANALO

ADDRESS: #103 GENERAL LUNA STREET

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II

EMPLOYMENT: CADET TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: SOHBI KOHGEI

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME NAPOLEON II M. NOCHE

ADDRESS: DACANLAO, CALACA, BATANGAS

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: STEELASIA

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME TRISTAN ELWELL MANALO

ADDRESS: KUMINTANG ILAYA BATANGAS CITY

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: NEWLY HIRED AT SAN MIGUEL BREWERY INC.

COMPANY/YEAR: SAN MIGUEL BREWERY INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME MHARLON MACALINTAL

ADDRESS: TALAGA LEMERY BATANGAS

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II

EMPLOYMENT: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: MONDE NISSIN

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME RAVEN REX D. DELICA

ADDRESS: SECRETONG MALUPET

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: N/A

COMPANY/YEAR: N/A

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 13 TO 18 MONTHS

NAME MARK ERROL A. FALOGME

ADDRESS: SITIO 2 BRGY. BALAGTAS, BATANGAS CITY

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: GRAPHIC SPECIALIST/DESIGNER

COMPANY/YEAR: INTEGREON MANAGED SOLUTIONS (PHIL) INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 7 TO 12 MONTHS

NAME DON IRIS L. SERVAN

ADDRESS: LIPA CITY, BATANGAS

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: MOLD FABRICATION ENGINEER 1

COMPANY/YEAR: K & K MOLDING INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME SHEENA MARIE ESTOLAS

ADDRESS: SAN TEODORO, MABINI, BATANGAS

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: QUEZON CITY

COMPANY/YEAR: KC INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME JOHN LOYD AQUINO

ADDRESS: TALUMPOK WEST BATANGAS CITY

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YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: JETTY OPERATOR

COMPANY/YEAR: SAFE SEAS SHIPPING AGENCY CO.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 25 MONTHS AND ABOVE

NAME CHARLES JOHN CARLE

ADDRESS: BIGA, LOBO, BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

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PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: N/A

COMPANY/YEAR: C & U PHILIPPINES

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME PONCY DELEN

ADDRESS: BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

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PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II

EMPLOYMENT: JETTY OPERATOR

COMPANY/YEAR: SHELL

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME EUGENE REX C. DICIPIDA

ADDRESS: SIMLONG HILLTOP, BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

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PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: N/A

COMPANY/YEAR: JOEL CHAVEZ EQUIPMENT AND RENTALS

CORPORATION

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 7 TO 12 MONTHS

NAME JOHN PAUL CLAUS

ADDRESS: SIMLONG, BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

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EMPLOYMENT: MACHINE TENDER

COMPANY/YEAR: JOEL CHAVEZ EQUIPMENT AND RENTALS

CORPORATION

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME JAERONE JAY P. SALES

ADDRESS: SITIO GITNA SAN ISIDRO BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: VALVE TECHNICIAN

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COMPANY/YEAR: CPM

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME DEXTER P. CAVER

ADDRESS: JOURNAL, CUTA BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: SANYO PLASTIC PHILIPPINES INC.

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PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 7 TO 12 MONTHS

NAME LIMUEL JON J. MACARAIG

ADDRESS: CUENCA BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: EPSON
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PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME ZANDRELL BURGOS

ADDRESS: BANAY BANAY 1ST SAN JOSE BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

COMPANY/YEAR: ACCENTURE
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PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME DARIUS BONQUIN

ADDRESS: CAMANSIHAN, CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: BUSINESS OWNER

COMPANY/YEAR: BUSINESSOWNER
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PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 25 MONTHS AND ABOVE

NAME MERRY KRISTELLE GUERRA

ADDRESS: CABUYAO LAGUNA

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: PROCESS ENGINEER

COMPANY/YEAR: FASTECH MICROASSEMBLY INC

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PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME JOBET TAMAYO

ADDRESS: BUTONG, TAAL, BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

COMPANY/YEAR: RESULTSCX
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PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME BLANDO, AR-JAY S.

ADDRESS: MUZON SEGUNDO ALITAGTAG

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: CADET TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: RESULTSCX
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PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME DAVE C. BALMES

ADDRESS: SIMLONG BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: JETTY OPERATOR

COMPANY/YEAR: SAFE SEAS SHIPPING AGENCY CO. INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME JUDY ANN DAYES

ADDRESS: BACO, ORIENTAL MINDORO

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

COMPANY/YEAR: ALORICA PHILIPPINES INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME PASIA, RENA MARIE

ADDRESS: P6 STA. RITA KARSADA, BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

COMPANY/YEAR: NWSTEEL

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

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LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

NAME FLORENCE MAGLANQUE

ADDRESS: NASUGBU BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

COMPANY/YEAR: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY PHILIPPINES

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 25 MONTHS AND ABOVE

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NAME HANILETH BELEN

ADDRESS: NARA ST. SAN ANTONIO VILLAGE MANGILAG SUR

CANDELARIA QUEZON

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: PROCESS ENGINEER

COMPANY/YEAR: CAL-COMP PRECISION PHILIPPINES

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: SELF EMPLOYED

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

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NAME MARK LESTER MAUNAHAN

ADDRESS: BRGY. SANTOL TANAUAN CITY BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II

EMPLOYMENT: MOTOSHOP

COMPANY/YEAR: N/A

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 19 TO 24 MONTHS

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NAME MELEANDRA YHARIE GRACE PANGANIBAN JAPLOS

ADDRESS: SAINT VERONICA ST, NUESTRA SENIORA DE GUIA

HOMES, POBLACION 2, BAUAN, BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: PRC EXAMINATIONS (E.G.,

LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS, CERTIFIED PLANT

MECHANIC, OTHERS), NOT APPLICABLE

EMPLOYMENT: BPO- SALES ASSOCIATE

COMPANY/YEAR: RESULTSCX

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 19 TO 24 MONTHS

 BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
College of Industrial Technology 118

NAME SOFIA COMIA

ADDRESS: SAN ISIDRO BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: BPO

COMPANY/YEAR: TASK US

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

 BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
College of Industrial Technology 119

NAME PASIA, VINCENT V.

ADDRESS: STA RITA KARSADA BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: SAFETY OFFICER

COMPANY/YEAR: EUROWAY

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

 BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
College of Industrial Technology 120

NAME FRANZ DAVID CASTILLO

ADDRESS: BULALACAO , ORIENTAL MINDORO

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: SPA ATTENDANT

COMPANY/YEAR: LOU CITY SPA CLUB

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

 BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
College of Industrial Technology 121

NAME MAFRAIN JOHN A. MERCADO

ADDRESS: SAN ISIDRO BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: JTEKT

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

 BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
College of Industrial Technology 122

NAME DEXTER KEVIN GUTIERREZ

ADDRESS: MAPULO TAYSAN BATANGAS

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: MECHANICAL ASSISTANT

COMPANY/YEAR: STA ANA BUILDERS INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACTUAL

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS

 BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
College of Industrial Technology 123

NAME: FRITZ GERALD M. ILUSTRE

ADDRESS: MERCEDES HOMES SORO-SORO ILAYA BATANGAS CITY

YEAR GRADUATED: 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION: N/A

EMPLOYMENT: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

COMPANY/YEAR: BRAAMD INC.

PLACE OF WORK: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PERMANENT

LENGTH OF SERVICE: 1 TO 6 MONTHS