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Abstract:
Tracer study is an approach which is widely used in most organization especially in the educational institutions like the UM Tagum College. Purposively, this was conducted to trace the destination of the graduates since they left this institution with a view to establish among others their current activity, utilization of skills, employability and their career development. A modified Graduate Tracer Study (GTS) questionnaire was utilized in gathering the data. A total of 97 BSED graduates for 2007 to 2012 responded to a survey. A combination of purposive and snowball sampling was employed in determining the targeted respondents. Biological/General Science yielded the highest percentage share among the five areas of specialization. Moreover, graduates were found to be employable: 53.6% find job in less than a year with 88.7% regular employment status, and 4.1% find their way to the highest teaching position. The effectiveness of teaching practicum to the present job has contributed to the quick employment of the graduates as they possess the top 3 competencies needed at work such as time management skills, human relation skills and having positive attitude toward work. Other graduates were successfully engaged in the community, doing extra mile as part of their social responsibilities.
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