National Competency Assessment (NC II) Results as Correlates Academic Performance and Employability of Hotel and Restaurant Management Graduates
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National Competency, NC II, Academic Performance, Employability, PhilippinesAbstract
The Philippines faces growing global competition, necessitating graduates with higher-level skills to remain competitive. This study examines the relationship between National Competency (NC II) results, academic performance, and employability of Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) graduates from 2009 to 2013. Using descriptive research with qualitative and quantitative analysis, the study addresses low employability rates and job mismatches in the hospitality industry. Findings reveal that age and gender do not significantly impact employability, though gender, final grades, and the school of graduation do. Notably, 23% of graduates were unemployed, exceeding the national unemployment rate of 7.14%. Academic performance and NC II results were not significantly related, indicating that grades do not predict competency outcomes. The study emphasizes the need for schools to enhance employability skills through curriculum integration, facility upgrades, and quality instruction. It recommends stronger integration of NC II Training Regulations into HRM syllabi and collaboration between TESDA, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce, and the Department of Tourism to make NC II a pre-employment requirement for tourism-related industries.
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