WORK IMMERSION EXPERIENCE OF TVL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: IMPACT ON CAREER PREPAREDNESS
Keywords:
Work Immersion, Career Preparedness, TVL Students, Correlational Study, Experiential Learning, EWISPAbstract
This study examined the impact of work immersion experience on the career preparedness of Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Senior High School students at Pulpogan National High School, Consolacion, Cebu. Using a mixed-method design, the quantitative phase employed descriptive statistics to determine the respondents’ profile and assess their level of work immersion experience and career preparedness, while Pearson correlation was used to determine the relationship between the two variables. The qualitative phase utilized thematic analysis to explore students’ experiences and perceptions regarding their work immersion. Findings revealed that students had a High level of work immersion experience (grand mean = 3.00) in terms of task relevance, supervision, and workplace exposure. Their career preparedness was also rated High (grand mean = 3.01), particularly in technical skills, communication, professionalism, and adaptability. Pearson correlation revealed a significant positive relationship between work immersion experience and career preparedness (r = 0.495, p < .001), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Qualitative findings supported the quantitative results, highlighting skill development, improved confidence, and strengthened workplace values. Based on the findings, an Enhanced Work Immersion Support Plan (EWISP) was developed to improve supervision, task alignment, and student readiness.
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