Universities preparing graduates for technology-enabled financial services need to understand how digital learning conditions relate to students’ career readiness. This study examines the associations of university-based Digital Financial Learning Ecosystem Quality with perceived FinTech Career Readiness among Vietnamese business students. Drawing on Social Cognitive Theory and Social Cognitive Career Theory, ecosystem quality is modelled as a reflective–formative higher-order construct comprising Digital Academic Support, the Digital Learning Environment, and Digital Teaching Innovation. Cross-sectional survey data from 341 students recruited through nonprobability convenience sampling via networks centred on northern Vietnam were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling and a disjoint two-stage procedure.All three ecosystem dimensions made significant formative contributions, with the digital learning environment showing the largest estimated weight. Higher ecosystem quality was positively associated with self-efficacy and learning motivation, and self-efficacy was positively associated with motivation. Motivation and career orientation were positively associated with perceived readiness, with motivation having the larger estimated direct coefficient. Career orientation showed no significant additional association with motivation after accounting for ecosystem quality and self-efficacy. Ecosystem quality was indirectly associated with readiness through motivation and through the sequential pathway involving self-efficacy and motivation. The model explained 41.5% of the variance in perceived readiness.The study contributes an integrated operationalisation of university-based digital financial learning quality and distinguishes learning-related associations from those of career orientation. The findings inform potential priorities for coordinating digital platforms, relevant financial content, academic support, practical learning, and competency-based career guidance. For universities and financial institutions, the study offers evidence to guide collaboration on graduate preparation and a foundation for evaluating how perceived readiness relates to demonstrated workplace competence.
One of the major challenges university students often face before graduating is preparing to transition into the workforce, a task made even more demanding after the Covid-19 pandemic.This phenomenological study explores how final-year students describe their career preparedness experiences in the post-pandemic era. In-depth interviews were conducted with four final-year students at a Malaysian public university. They were selected through a purposive sampling technique. The interview data were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed five themes related to the students’ career preparedness experiences: expectations and realities, exposure to real work settings, promoting positive outcomes via preparation, development of professional identity, and acquisition of critical skills. The study recommends collaboration with selected secondary schools in exposing students to various client issues before practicum and internship training to further develop their counselling competencies and increase their career preparedness level.
The advancement of digital technology and the evolving demands of the professional landscape require vocational high school (SMK) students to possess a level of work readiness that aligns with the needs of the business and industrial sectors. However, preliminary research involving students in the Office Management and Business Services (MPLB) program at SMKN 2 Tuban indicates that their work readiness is not yet optimal; this is evidenced by limitations in seeking and utilizing information, as well as a mismatch between the competencies they possess and the requirements of the workplace. This situation underscores the importance of this study, which aims to identify the factors influencing the work readiness of MPLB students at SMKN 2 Tuban. Specifically, this research analyzes the impact of digital literacy, independent learning, and the use of information technology on the work readiness of these students, both individually and collectively. The study employs a quantitative approach with an explanatory research design. The population consists of MPLB students at SMKN 2 Tuban, with a sample of 207 respondents selected via simple random sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed through multiple linear regression, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination. The findings reveal that digital literacy, independent learning, and the use of information technology each have a positive and significant impact on work readiness. Furthermore, these three factors, digital literacy, independent learning, and the use of information technology collectively exert a positive and significant influence on work readiness. Among these, independent learning emerges as the most dominant variable, highlighting that a student's ability to manage their own learning process is a crucial aspect of fostering work readiness. An adjusted R-squared value of 0.624 indicates that the three independent variables account for 62.4% of the variation in work readiness, while the remaining 37.6% is attributed to factors outside the scope of this study. In conclusion, digital literacy, independent learning, and the use of information technology collectively have a positive and significant effect on the work readiness of MPLB students at SMKN 2 Tuban. ABSTRAK Perkembangan teknologi digital dan perubahan tuntutan dunia kerja menuntut siswa sekolah menengah kejuruan (SMK) memiliki kesiapan kerja yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dunia usaha dan dunia industri. Namun, hasil pra penelitian pada siswa MPLB SMKN 2 Tuban menunjukkan bahwa kesiapan kerja belum optimal, yang ditandai dengan keterbatasan dalam mencari dan memanfaatkan informasi serta ketidaksesuaian antara kompetensi yang dimiliki dengan kebutuhan dunia kerja. Kondisi tersebut menjadi alasan penelitian ini penting dilakukan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kesiapan kerja siswa MPLB SMKN 2 Tuban. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Literasi digital, kemandirian belajar, dan penggunaan teknologi informasi terhadap kesiapan kerja siswa MPLB SMKN 2 Tuban baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain explanatory research. Populasi penelitian adalah siswa MPLB SMKN 2 Tuban dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 207 responden yang dipilih menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner dengan skala Likert. Analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda, uji t, uji F, dan koefisien determinasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa literasi digital berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kesiapan kerja, kemandirian belajar berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kesiapan kerja, penggunaan teknologi informasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kesiapan kerja. Literasi digital, kemandirian belajar, dan penggunaan teknologi informasi secara simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kesiapan kerja. Kemandirian belajar merupakan variabel yang paling dominan dalam mempengaruhi kesiapan kerja. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan siswa mengelola proses belajar secara mandiri menjadi aspek penting dalam mendukung kesiapan kerja. Nilai Adjusted R sebesar 0,624 menunjukkan bahwa ketiga variabel independen mampu menjelaskan 62,4% variasi kesiapan kerja, sedangkan 37,6% dijelaskan oleh faktor lain diluar penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Literasi digital, kemandirian belajar, dan penggunaan teknologi informasi secara simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kesiapan kerja siswa MPLB SMKN 2 Tuban.
This study aims to analyze the effects of career planning and self-efficacy on the work readiness of participants in Competency-Based Training (CBT) at the Miftahul Ulum Community Vocational Training Center (BLK) in Tasikmalaya City. The study employed a quantitative approach with descriptive and verification methods, using a census technique involving 60 participants. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS version 31 at a 5% significance level. The results indicate that career planning and self-efficacy simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on work readiness. Partially, both variables also have positive and significant effects on work readiness, with self-efficacy showing a relatively stronger effect. The model yielded an R value of 0.703 and an R² value of 0.494, indicating that 49.4% of the variation in work readiness can be explained by career planning and self-efficacy, while the remaining 50.6% is explained by other factors outside the model. The findings indicate the importance of integrating technical competency development, career planning, and self-efficacy enhancement in the implementation of vocational training programs.
Teaching Factory (TEFA) provides vocational students with authentic, industry-oriented learning experiences. However, its evaluation often focuses on technical performance and final learning outcomes, leaving employability skills insufficiently assessed. Previous studies have largely examined TEFA implementation and digital assessment separately, highlighting the need for an integrated evaluation model. This study aimed to develop and validate a Digital Teaching Factory Evaluation Model that integrates authentic learning, digital assessment, and employability skills evaluation. A research and development approach was employed using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Data were collected through literature reviews, observations, interviews, questionnaires, document analysis, expert validation, and pretest-posttest assessments. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, while qualitative data were examined through coding, categorization, and triangulation. The results showed that the model achieved 88.0% expert validation and 90.0% practicality, indicating that it was highly valid and very practical. Students’ average employability skills scores increased from 67.8 to 84.4, with a reported relative gain of 51.7%. Work readiness showed the highest relative gain (58.1%), followed by collaboration (53.3%), problem-solving (51.4%), communication (50.0%), and adaptability (45.5%). These findings suggest that the model offers a practical framework for assessing employability skills within authentic TEFA activities. It can help vocational teachers document student performance, provide timely feedback, and align assessment with workplace expectations. Further research involving larger samples and stronger experimental designs is needed to examine its effectiveness across different vocational education contexts.
International branch campuses (IBCs) deliver foreign science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) qualifications inside host economies, yet how graduates’ reported educational experiences relate to their professional outcomes has received little attention in the Gulf. This study examined employability, work readiness and job alignment among Qatari nationals who completed a bachelor's degree at one of two United States IBCs in Qatar. A cross-sectional survey of 75 employed graduates, recruited purposively through professional networks and snowball referrals, was analysed using Fisher exact tests with exact odds ratios and effect sizes, together with parsimonious binary, ordinal and Firth penalised logistic regression with Wald intervals for coefficients and bootstrap percentile intervals for average predicted probabilities; responses to one open-ended question were categorised descriptively. Most graduates worked in roles related to their major (86.7%) and entered employment immediately after graduation (61.3%). Labour-market preparedness was associated with very high perceived employability (odds ratio 4.9, 95% CI 1.6–14.7) and with a very smooth transition to work (Firth odds ratio 13.9, 95% CI 3.5–54.8), and professional ability development was also associated with very high employability (odds ratio 6.5, 95% CI 1.9–22.4). Job alignment corresponded with smoother transitions, though imprecisely (odds ratio 8.6, 95% CI 1.0–73.0). Women were less likely than men to report being very well prepared (adjusted odds ratio 0.11, 95% CI 0.03–0.45); other gender comparisons were inconclusive. Graduates most often requested internships and practical exposure and locally grounded labour-market knowledge. The findings suggest that monitoring preparedness and occupational alignment alongside employment rates offers a more informative account of the professional experiences reported by graduates of international STEM programmes delivered locally.
The study determined the level of work immersion readiness and career plan preparedness among Senior High School learners and examined their relationship as a basis for developing a Career Readiness Enhancement Program (CREP). A descriptive-correlational research design was used, with 509 Senior High School learners in the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) track as respondents; most were 17 years old or below (77%), in Grade 12 (95%), and from the Home Economics strand (92%). Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire measuring work immersion readiness in terms of communication skills, technical and vocational skills, work attitude and discipline, and adaptability and problem-solving skills, and career plan preparedness in terms of self-awareness and interest alignment, career exploration and knowledge, decision-making and goal-setting, and understanding of career pathways. The findings showed high levels of work immersion readiness (general assessment means of 3.52 to 3.61) and career plan preparedness (general assessment means of 3.48 to 3.52), all interpreted as Strongly Agree. Significant positive relationships were found between all dimensions of work immersion readiness and all dimensions of career plan preparedness (r = 0.345 to 0.858, p < .001), including communication skills and self-awareness and interest alignment (r = 0.697), technical and vocational skills and career exploration and knowledge (r = 0.817), work attitude and discipline and self-awareness and interest alignment (r = 0.777), and adaptability and problem-solving skills and self-awareness and interest alignment (r = 0.858). The strongest relationship was between adaptability and problem-solving skills and self-awareness and interest alignment, while the weakest was between communication skills and decision-making and goal-setting (r = 0.345). Decision-making and goal-setting showed the weakest correlations with all four dimensions of work immersion readiness. The findings indicate that workplace-related competencies are significantly associated with career planning preparedness, while decision-making and goal-setting and awareness of certification and training requirements require further strengthening. Based on the findings, a proposed Career Readiness Enhancement Program (CREP) was developed focusing on workplace competencies, career exploration, decision-making, pathway awareness, work immersion preparation, and career portfolio development and monitoring.
This study assessed the socio-demographic profile and level of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) functional literacy among senior high school students as a basis for developing a work readiness intervention program. Specifically, it examined the respondents’ profiles in terms of age, sex, general academic performance, and availability of TLE-related tools at home, as well as their level of functional literacy in technology and engineering design, food and nutrition, financial literacy, entrepreneurial competence, and agricultural literacy and agri-tech awareness. A descriptive research design was employed involving 406 senior high school students. Data were gathered using a validated researcher-made questionnaire and analyzed using frequency, percentage, and mean. Findings showed that the majority of respondents were 17–18 years old, with male students slightly outnumbering female students. Most respondents demonstrated favorable academic performance, with the largest proportion obtaining grades of 90 and above. In terms of available TLE-related resources at home, students had greater access to common cooking and household tools than to sewing and agricultural equipment. The findings further revealed varying levels of TLE functional literacy across the identified domains. Technology and engineering design literacy, food and nutrition literacy, and financial literacy were assessed as Needs Improvement, indicating areas requiring strengthened practical knowledge and skills. Agricultural literacy and agri-tech awareness reflected a relatively higher level of performance, while entrepreneurial competence was assessed as Very Satisfactory, indicating a notable strength among the respondents. Based on these findings, a work readiness intervention program entitled “Ready for Work: A Work Readiness Intervention Program for Enhancing TLE Functional Literacy among Senior High School Students” was proposed to address identified areas for improvement through hands-on, skill-based, and experiential learning activities. The study concludes that although students demonstrate strengths in entrepreneurial competence and academic performance, targeted instructional support and practical learning opportunities are needed to strengthen TLE functional literacy relevant to employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning. It is recommended that schools provide structured work readiness interventions, expand opportunities for experiential and hands-on learning, and integrate practical financial, technological, and livelihood skills into TLE instruction to better prepare students for future work environments.
In South Africa, the persistent issue of graduates being ill-prepared for the job market highlights the deep-seated inequalities within the country's higher education system. Often, employability is attributed to student motivation or individual “skills gaps,” but these explanations overlook the structural mismatches that affect the transition from university to employment. This paper explores how curriculum design, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), and the digital divide interact to contribute to career unpreparedness among students at a Historically Disadvantaged Institution (HDI) that serves many rural and low-income communities. This study addresses that gap by foregrounding the perspectives of institutional actors, lecturers, WIL coordinators, and academic advisors at a single HDI. Through an interpretivist qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with lecturers, WIL coordinators, and academic advisors, the paper examines how these institutional figures perceive the relationship among academic programmes, labour market demands, and students' real-life circumstances. The findings reveal that curriculum updates often lag behind the fast-evolving job sectors, particularly in Information and Communication Technology (ICT); that WIL systems are fragile due to limited placement opportunities, inconsistent employer engagement, and brief placement periods; and that students from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds face compounded challenges, including transport costs, weak professional networks, barriers to digital access, and limited knowledge of recruitment platforms. Additionally, the study highlights that the digital divide extends beyond mere connectivity issues to encompass disparities in access to devices and data, digital confidence, and digitally facilitated career opportunities. Amidst the discourse on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), globalisation, sustainability, and equity in African higher education, this paper calls for a transformation of the curriculum to be more collaborative, data-informed, and attuned to social needs. It proposes strengthening partnerships with advisory boards, co-creating curricula with industry, employing AI tools to align curricula, and coordinating policies among universities, employers, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), and technology developers. The paper concludes that improving graduate employability in South Africa requires more than technical reforms alone; it necessitates addressing the structural inequalities that shape who can transition from higher education to meaningful employment. The paper contributes a structural-misalignment framework, a clear distinction among empirically grounded, analytically derived, and forward-looking implications, and a methodologically transparent account of qualitative analysis in a sensitive institutional setting.
This study assessed the employability skill readiness of Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates in Liloan District, Cebu, during School Year 2025–2026 as a basis for developing a skill enhancement plan. Anchored on Human Capital Theory, Career Construction Theory, and Social Cognitive Career Theory, the study employed a quantitative correlational research design involving 70 ALS graduates. Data were collected using an adapted and modified questionnaire and analyzed through percentages, weighted means, standard deviations, Pearson product-moment correlation, and chi-square tests. Findings revealed high employability skill readiness in communication (M = 4.08), teamwork (M = 3.82), problem-solving (M = 3.81), self-management (M = 3.48), and technical or job-specific skills (M = 3.52). Employability readiness was significantly associated with age, parents’ educational attainment, parents’ occupation, and combined monthly family income, while gender showed no significant relationship. Furthermore, challenges encountered exhibited a significant negative relationship with employability readiness (r = −0.46), indicating that greater challenges were associated with lower readiness. Prominent challenges included limited access to training and upskilling opportunities, insufficient career preparation, inadequate hands-on experience, and limited confidence in applying acquired skills. The study recommends implementing the proposed Skill Enhancement Plan through accessible training, career guidance, workplace exposure, and strengthened stakeholder partnerships. The research aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by promoting inclusive skills development and employment readiness. Its potential contribution to educational, socioeconomic, and community sustainability lies in supporting lifelong learning, equitable employment preparation, and improved workforce participation among ALS graduates.
The increasing demand for digital competencies in the current labor market has intensified concerns regarding the employability of unemployed graduates, particularly in developing economies. This study examined the impact of a short online digital skills training program on the employability readiness of unemployed graduates in Cebu City, Philippines. A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was employed to assess changes in participants' employability readiness following a structured, self-paced online training intervention. The program focused on productivity software, digital communication platforms, and online job-search strategies. Employability readiness was measured using a validated, researcher-developed questionnaire assessing digital literacy, job-application preparedness, digital communication skills, and job-search confidence. The instrument demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency, with an overall Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.88. Results indicated a statistically significant improvement in participants' employability readiness after completing the intervention (t = 9.87, p < 0.001). Improvements were observed across all measured dimensions, with the greatest increase found in job-search confidence. While the findings suggest that participation in the online training program was associated with improved employability readiness, the absence of a control group limits causal interpretation. Nevertheless, the study highlights the potential of short-duration online digital skills training as a practical and scalable strategy for supporting workforce preparedness among unemployed graduates in developing-country contexts. Future studies employing more rigorous experimental designs are recommended to validate these findings further.
This study examines links between temperament, procrastination tendencies, and self-perceived employability among Polish university students, addressing a notable gap in research on behavioral postponement effects in European higher education contexts. Cross-sectional survey data were collected from 522 first-year undergraduates enrolled in 16 fields of study at a mid-sized Polish university. Temperament was assessed with the Formal Characteristics of Behaviour – Temperament Inventory, Revised (FCB-TI(R)); procrastination with the Polish version of Lay’s General Procrastination Scale, scored as a single general index; and self-perceived employability with the Polish Self-Perceived Employability Scale (internal and external subscales). Grade point average (GPA) was obtained from university records. Bootstrapped regression-based models estimated the indirect association between each of the seven temperament dimensions and internal employability through procrastination. Procrastination was associated with lower briskness, rhythmicity, sensory sensitivity, endurance and activity, and with higher emotional reactivity and perseveration. For all seven dimensions the indirect association with internal employability through procrastination was significant, with completely standardised indirect effects between .02 and .05; for endurance and rhythmicity the association was indirect only. Procrastination was also associated with lower GPA (r = −.17) and with lower external employability (r = −.18), whereas GPA was unrelated to any employability index. Because the design is cross-sectional and all predictors were measured concurrently, these findings describe patterns of association that are consistent with, but do not establish, a mediating process. The results identify temperamentally patterned procrastination as a modifiable correlate of students’ career confidence, and caution against treating academic grades as a proxy for employability readiness.
این مطالعه به بررسی ارتباط میان سرشت، گرایشهای اهمالکاری و اشتغالپذیری ادراکشده توسط خود در میان دانشجویان دانشگاهی لهستانی میپردازد و به خلأ قابل توجهی در پژوهشهای مربوط به اثرات تعویق رفتاری در زمینه آموزش عالی اروپا پاسخ میدهد. دادههای پیمایش مقطعی از ۵۲۲ دانشجوی سال اول که در ۱۶ رشته تحصیلی در یک دانشگاه متوسط در لهستان ثبتنام کرده بودند، جمعآوری شد. سرشت با استفاده از پرسشنامه ویژگیهای رسمی رفتار – نسخه بازنگریشده سرشت (FCB-TI(R))، اهمالکاری با نسخه لهستانی مقیاس اهمالکاری عمومی لی (Lay’s General Procrastination Scale) که به عنوان یک شاخص کلی نمرهدهی شد، و اشتغالپذیری ادراکشده توسط خود با مقیاس لهستانی اشتغالپذیری ادراکشده توسط خود (زیرمقیاسهای درونی و بیرونی) ارزیابی شد. معدل کل (GPA) از سوابق دانشگاهی به دست آمد. مدلهای رگرسیون مبتنی بر بوتاسترپ، ارتباط غیرمستقیم میان هر یک از هفت بعد سرشت و اشتغالپذیری درونی از طریق اهمالکاری را برآورد کردند. اهمالکاری با پایینتر بودن تندی، نظم، حساسیت حسی، پایداری و فعالیت، و با بالاتر بودن واکنشپذیری هیجانی و تداوم همراه بود. برای هر هفت بعد، ارتباط غیرمستقیم با اشتغالپذیری درونی از طریق اهمالکاری معنادار بود و اثرات غیرمستقیم کاملاً استانداردشده بین ۰٫۰۲ تا ۰٫۰۵ قرار داشت؛ برای پایداری و نظم، این ارتباط صرفاً غیرمستقیم بود. اهمالکاری همچنین با معدل پایینتر (r = −۰٫۱۷) و اشتغالپذیری بیرونی پایینتر (r = −۰٫۱۸) همراه بود، در حالی که معدل با هیچ یک از شاخصهای اشتغالپذیری ارتباطی نداشت. از آنجا که طرح پژوهش مقطعی است و همه متغیرهای پیشبین به طور همزمان سنجیده شدهاند، این یافتهها الگوهای ارتباطی را توصیف میکنند که با فرایند میانجیگری سازگارند اما آن را اثبات نمیکنند. نتایج، اهمالکاری با الگوی سرشتی را به عنوان یک همبسته قابل تغییر برای اعتماد شغلی دانشجویان شناسایی میکند و نسبت به استفاده از نمرات تحصیلی به عنوان شاخص آمادگی اشتغالپذیری هشدار میدهد.
This study explores the role of LKP Yani 20 in fostering a competent and competitive workforce through a fashion design skills training program. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were gathered through in-depth interviews, direct observations, and document analysis involving institutional leaders, instructors, trainees, alumni, and members of the surrounding community. Thematic analysis was applied to capture patterns across the data. The findings reveal that the fashion training program substantially enhances participants’ sewing skills, work readiness, and self-confidence. Practice-oriented learning, combined with sustained instructor guidance, plays a crucial role in shaping work ethics and promoting learner independence, both for employment in the garment industry and for self-employment initiatives. Program outcomes are further reinforced by strong institutional commitment, instructor expertise, and high participant motivation. Nevertheless, limitations related to training facilities and limited industry partnerships continue to constrain program optimization. Keywords: Nonformal Education; Course And Training Institutions; Fashion Skills Training; Work Readiness Abstrak. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi langsung, serta studi dokumentasi yang melibatkan pimpinan lembaga, instruktur, peserta, alumni, dan masyarakat sekitar. Analisis data dilakukan secara tematik untuk menangkap pola dan makna yang muncul dari temuan lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan tata busana memberikan kontribusi nyata terhadap peningkatan keterampilan teknis menjahit, kesiapan kerja, serta kepercayaan diri peserta. Pembelajaran yang menekankan praktik, disertai pendampingan instruktur secara berkelanjutan, berperan penting dalam membentuk etos kerja dan kemandirian peserta, baik untuk memasuki industri garmen maupun mengembangkan usaha mandiri. Keberhasilan program didukung oleh komitmen kelembagaan, kompetensi instruktur, dan motivasi peserta, meskipun masih dihadapkan pada keterbatasan fasilitas pelatihan serta lemahnya jejaring dengan dunia industri. Temuan penelitian ini menegaskan relevansi Human Capital Theory dan Competency-Based Training dalam pendidikan nonformal serta memberikan implikasi praktis bagi penguatan peran LKP dalam meningkatkan daya saing tenaga kerja. Kata kunci: Pendidikan Nonformal; Lembaga Kursus Dan Pelatihan; Pelatihan Tata Busana; Kesiapan Kerja
این مطالعه به بررسی نقش مؤسسه LKP Yani 20 در پرورش نیروی کار ماهر و رقابتی از طریق برنامه آموزش مهارتهای طراحی مد میپردازد. با بهرهگیری از رویکرد کیفی و طرح مطالعه موردی، دادهها از طریق مصاحبههای عمیق، مشاهدات مستقیم و تحلیل اسناد، با مشارکت مدیران مؤسسه، مدرسان، کارآموزان، فارغالتحصیلان و اعضای جامعه محلی گردآوری شد. تحلیل دادهها به صورت تماتیک انجام گرفت تا الگوها و معانی موجود در دادهها استخراج شود. یافتهها نشان میدهد که برنامه آموزش مد به طور قابل توجهی مهارتهای دوخت، آمادگی شغلی و اعتماد به نفس شرکتکنندگان را ارتقا میدهد. یادگیری مبتنی بر عمل، همراه با راهنمایی مستمر مدرسان، نقش مهمی در شکلدهی به اخلاق کاری و ترویج استقلال یادگیرندگان، چه برای اشتغال در صنعت پوشاک و چه برای کارآفرینی فردی ایفا میکند. نتایج برنامه با تعهد قوی نهادی، تخصص مدرسان و انگیزه بالای شرکتکنندگان تقویت میشود. با این حال، محدودیتهایی در زمینه امکانات آموزشی و کمبود همکاری با صنعت، بهینهسازی برنامه را با چالش مواجه کرده است.
Graduate employability remains a central concern in computing education, where students are expected to move from academic learning into professional environments requiring technical, organisational, social and self-management capabilities. This study examines, from a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning perspective, changes in students’ self-reported work readiness after participation in a curriculum-embedded consultant–client project workflow in an undergraduate computing module in Botswana. The module required student teams to elicit requirements, complete benchmarking activities, develop an e-learning module, participate in structured meetings, prepare staged deliverables, demonstrate outputs to peer-client teams and submit final handover documentation. A within-cohort pre–post survey design was used. Self-reported work readiness was measured before and after the module using an adapted Work Readiness Scale. Thirty-two students with matched pre- and post-module responses were included in the final analysis. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to compare pre- and post-module scores. Significant increases were found in organisational acumen, work competence, social intelligence and overall self-reported work readiness, while personal characteristics did not change significantly. Sensitivity analysis excluding one influential case showed that work competence, social intelligence and overall self-reported work readiness remained significant, while organisational acumen became a non-significant positive trend. The study provides practical guidance for computing educators by illustrating how professional project practices can be made explicit, structured and assessable within the curriculum.
اشتغالپذیری فارغالتحصیلان همچنان یکی از دغدغههای اصلی در آموزش رایانه است، جایی که انتظار میرود دانشجویان از یادگیری دانشگاهی به محیطهای حرفهای با نیاز به توانمندیهای فنی، سازمانی، اجتماعی و خودمدیریتی منتقل شوند. این مطالعه از منظر بورس آموزش و یادگیری، تغییرات در آمادگی شغلی خودگزارششده دانشجویان پس از مشارکت در جریان کاری پروژه مشاور–مشتری تعبیهشده در برنامه درسی یک واحد درسی کارشناسی رایانه در بوتسوانا را بررسی میکند. این واحد درسی مستلزم آن بود که تیمهای دانشجویی نیازمندیها را استخراج کنند، فعالیتهای بنچمارکینگ را انجام دهند، یک واحد آموزش الکترونیکی توسعه دهند، در جلسات ساختاریافته شرکت کنند، تحویلدادنیهای مرحلهای آماده سازند، خروجیها را به تیمهای همتای مشتری ارائه دهند و مستندات نهایی واگذاری را ارائه نمایند. از طرح پیمایش پیشآزمون–پسآزمون درونگروهی استفاده شد. آمادگی شغلی خودگزارششده پیش و پس از واحد درسی با استفاده از نسخه تعدیلشده مقیاس آمادگی شغلی سنجیده شد. سیودو دانشجو با پاسخهای منطبق پیش و پس از واحد درسی در تحلیل نهایی وارد شدند. برای مقایسه نمرات پیش و پس از واحد درسی از آزمون رتبه علامتدار ویلکاکسون استفاده شد. افزایش معناداری در فراست سازمانی، شایستگی شغلی، هوش اجتماعی و آمادگی شغلی کلی خودگزارششده مشاهده شد، در حالی که ویژگیهای فردی تغییر معناداری نداشتند. تحلیل حساسیت با حذف یک مورد تأثیرگذار نشان داد که شایستگی شغلی، هوش اجتماعی و آمادگی شغلی کلی خودگزارششده همچنان معنادار باقی ماندند، در حالی که فراست سازمانی به روند مثبت غیرمعنادار تبدیل شد. این مطالعه با تبیین چگونگی صریح، ساختارمند و قابل ارزیابی کردن شیوههای پروژه حرفهای در برنامه درسی، راهنمایی عملی برای مدرسان رایانه ارائه میدهد.
This study explored undergraduate students’ and community partners’ perceptions of the value of micro-credentials within community-engaged Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) in technical education programs in South-East Nigeria. Guided by Experiential Learning Theory, Human Capital Theory, and Signaling Theory, the study adopted a mixed-methods exploratory design to examine how micro-credentials were perceived in relation to employability-related competencies, professional confidence, and career readiness. Quantitative data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 412 undergraduate students enrolled in technical education programs incorporating community-engaged WIL, while qualitative data were generated through semi-structured interviews with 20 students and 12 community partners involved in WIL supervision and collaboration. Findings revealed generally positive student perceptions regarding the usefulness of micro-credentials for recognising competencies developed through experiential learning, strengthening confidence in communicating skills, and supporting preparedness for future employment. Qualitative findings further suggested that students viewed micro-credentials as useful for documenting technical and transferable competencies, encouraging reflective learning, and articulating skills gained through community-engaged experiences. Community partners similarly perceived micro-credentials as potentially valuable indicators of students’ preparedness and engagement within collaborative projects. However, participants identified institutional and contextual constraints, including limited awareness, inconsistent implementation, inadequate guidance, and weak digital infrastructure. The study suggests that micro-credentials may serve as useful mechanisms for recognising and communicating learning developed through community-engaged WIL while highlighting the need for stronger institutional support and clearer implementation strategies.
این پژوهش به بررسی ادراک دانشجویان کارشناسی و شرکای اجتماعی درباره ارزش ریزگواهیها در چارچوب یادگیری تلفیقی با کار (WIL) مبتنی بر مشارکت اجتماعی در برنامههای آموزش فنی در جنوب شرق نیجریه پرداخت. این مطالعه با بهرهگیری از نظریه یادگیری تجربی، نظریه سرمایه انسانی و نظریه سیگنالدهی، از طرح پژوهش آمیخته اکتشافی برای بررسی نحوه ادراک ریزگواهیها در ارتباط با شایستگیهای مرتبط با اشتغالپذیری، اعتماد به نفس حرفهای و آمادگی شغلی استفاده کرد. دادههای کمی از طریق پرسشنامه ساختاریافتهای که بین ۴۱۲ دانشجوی کارشناسی شاغل به تحصیل در برنامههای آموزش فنی با محوریت WIL مبتنی بر مشارکت اجتماعی توزیع شد، گردآوری گردید و دادههای کیفی نیز از طریق مصاحبههای نیمهساختاریافته با ۲۰ دانشجو و ۱۲ شریک اجتماعی درگیر در نظارت و همکاری WIL به دست آمد. یافتهها نشان داد که ادراک دانشجویان نسبت به سودمندی ریزگواهیها در شناسایی شایستگیهای حاصل از یادگیری تجربی، تقویت اعتماد به نفس در بیان مهارتها و حمایت از آمادگی برای اشتغال آینده عموماً مثبت است. یافتههای کیفی همچنین نشان داد که دانشجویان ریزگواهیها را ابزاری مفید برای مستندسازی شایستگیهای فنی و انتقالپذیر، تشویق به یادگیری تأملی و بیان مهارتهای کسبشده از طریق تجارب مبتنی بر مشارکت اجتماعی میدانند. شرکای اجتماعی نیز ریزگواهیها را به عنوان شاخصهایی بالقوه ارزشمند از آمادگی و مشارکت دانشجویان در پروژههای مشارکتی تلقی کردند. با این حال، شرکتکنندگان به محدودیتهای نهادی و زمینهای از جمله آگاهی محدود، اجرای ناسازگار، راهنمایی ناکافی و زیرساخت دیجیتال ضعیف اشاره کردند. این پژوهش پیشنهاد میکند که ریزگواهیها میتوانند به عنوان سازوکارهایی مفید برای شناسایی و انتقال یادگیری حاصل از WIL مبتنی بر مشارکت اجتماعی عمل کنند و در عین حال بر نیاز به حمایت نهادی قویتر و راهبردهای اجرایی شفافتر تأکید میکند.
