EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURIAL ABILITIES TO CAREER READINESS AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OF STUDENTS


Anjelyn Del Rosario Villareal
Faculty, Laguna State Polytechnic University
Abstract
This study explores the link between entrepreneurial abilities, career readiness, and employability skills among students. It aims to know the the status of students' entrepreneurial abilities; career readiness of students to vocational competence and employability skills. The relationship between students entrepreneurial abilities and career readiness to vocational competence and employability skills were interpreted. The quantitative and correlational research design was used. The respondents were composed of two hundred four Grade 12 students from selected private schools in San Pablo City, Laguna. The research instrument used was a close-ended questionnaire; the data was gathered through a survey. The findings showed the students have the ability to think critically and creatively when problems occur; show a willingness to adapt change in their community; and observe conciseness and good interaction to the people around them. The career readiness of students to vocational competence shows that they have the ability to learn new things; analyze data about different situations; and they have capability to provides options that leads them to a better decision. On their career readiness of students to employability skills, their being good leaders lead them to becoming successful individuals, showing good teamwork provides successful tasks; and their ability of being reliable showed that it is one of the most important characteristics an individual must have. The relationship between students' entrepreneurial abilities and career readiness as to vocational competence was significant, and this rejected the hypothesis as it implies that students demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and innovative application of knowledge. While the relationship between students' entrepreneurial abilities and career readiness as to employability skills was significant, this also rejected the hypothesis as it implies that students adapt to change, explore ideas, prioritize tasks, respond positively to feedback, and value ongoing learning. This study recommends that when it comes to adaptability, students must know how to prioritize changes and positively deal with constructive criticism. Also, in communicating, practice expressing the ideas clearly to make others understand them well; however, learn to make and generate ideas or alternative solutions to a certain challenge.
Keywords: entrepreneurial abilities; career readiness; employability skills
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2024-08-22

Vol : 10
Issue : 8
Month : August
Year : 2024
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