Analysis of competencies of the Engineering Research and Development for Technology alumni of the University of the Philippines Los Baños
Abstract
In the context of local and global workforce and people skills competitiveness, this study sought to determine whether the Engineering Research and Development for Technology – University of the Philippines Los Banos (ERDT-UPLB) alumni are competent in their chosen employment fields. Using the Likert scale of measurement, the skills, knowledge, and attitude competencies of engineering graduates were compared to the preferred competencies of employers and potential employers. Results showed no significant difference between the existing competencies of the ERDT alumni and the preferred competencies of prospective employers. Moreover, employers and potential employers have indicated a positive and favorable response to the current set of competencies of the alumni. Employers tend to have high expectations for the competencies of their employees, and they are satisfied to employ ERDT alumni based on their current skills, knowledge, and attitude competencies. The study also identified rooms for improvement of existing skill and knowledge competencies. Additionally, the current academic programs and the ERDT program can address the learning outcomes or the desired competencies for their graduates.
