A Descriptive Study on the Factors Influencing Career Choice among Grade 11 and 12 ABM students of San Felipe Neri Parochial School

Abstract

The study sought to describe the factors that influence the career choices of Grades11 and 12 ABM students of the San Felipe Neri Parochial School Academic Year 2018-2019. The study served as a springboard in establishing guidance, which would benefit the incoming Grade 11 students, teachers and school administrators in terms of appropriate awareness and knowledge of the endeavours that comes along with their chosen career path. A survey method through a Likert Scale was utilized in this experiential study. Questionnaire was used in gathering data from the respondents. A population of 114 students was then reduced to the sample size of 80 students through the use of the Krecjie and Morgan Table. The study revealed that peer factors on the students’ career choices are the least influential factor. On the other hand, family factors on students’ career choice are the second most influential factor. Thirdly, it was revealed that personal factors had the highest influence on the students’ career choices. Several recommendations were constructed. The study recommends having a Career Counselling Seminar, which aims to know the true skills, interests and vision of the students for them to enhance their self-awareness. The study also recommends having a Career Peer program, in which selected and qualified students will serve the student body and stand as their peer counsellors. These peer counsellors will be mentored by the school’s guidance counsellor for them to have an appropriate protocol and training.