TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gardiana, Harold James H.
AU  - Tuazon, Vanessa B.
AU  - Ademe, Jade R.
TI  - Tracer study on the employability of BS Tourism Management graduates of school year 2021-2022 to 2023-2024: basis for program skills assessment tool
U1  - T 338.4791 2025 0047 
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Parañaque City
PB  - Olivarez College
KW  - employability
KW  - tourism management
KW  - tracer study
KW  - hard skills
KW  - soft skills
KW  - curriculum relevance
KW  - Olivarez College
KW  - skill assessment tool
KW  - workforce readiness
KW  - industry alignment
N1  - Undergraduate thesis
N2  - This tracer study investigates the employability of BS Tourism Management graduates from Olivarez College from 2021-2022 to 2023-2024, with the primary aim of evaluating the alignment of academic skills to industry needs. Using a quantitative-descriptive approach,data was gathered through structured surveys assessing graduates' employment status, the relevance and application of their hard and soft skills, and the extent to which their current job roles relate to their field of study. Findings reveal a high employment rate among graduates, with most securing tourism-related roles within six months of graduation. Skills such as time management,customer service, and professional ethics emerged as highly practiced and essential across the industry. The study identifies significant differences in skill in application across employment status, industry, and graduation year, emphasizing the dynamic interaction between education and real-world employability. The research culminates in developing a Program Skills Assessment tool to enhance curriculum design and ensure that graduates possess the competencies demanded by the evolving tourism sector. These insights support institutional improvement, students preparedness, and industry collaboration for workforce readiness
ER  -