Developing Career Guidance Program for Aspiring Abm Students of Alangilan Senior High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Many people, specifically students are pondering on how to choose the right career path. The most significant thing they can do when they are trying to pick a career is to choose one that is right for them and fits their own abilities and skills. Finding out what career is a good fit is true all that matters. There will be lots of influences that will affect their choices and judgments. In this case, it would be much better if they will ignore people who tell what type of work to pursue and best career lists hyped in the media unless they will make a thorough study on each job or career orientation. Being employed in a company in the future will require much of one's potential and talent, as well as so much time at work. Therefore, one must choose a suitable career that will cope with the demands of a person's chosen field.

METHODS

This study is confined in developing a career guidance program that will assess the knowledge of aspiring ABM students at Alangilan Senior National High School that will serve as a basis for students to qualify in the ABM strand. The researcher used the Descriptive Method of Research that will make use of the survey questionnaire to obtain data needed to develop the said program. The said method includes sampling procedure and data gathering procedure.

RESULTS

The respondent assessment with regard to the factors in choosing the ABM strand, the majority of them strongly agreed that it is their passion or interest considered in choosing this strand. They disagree that it is not their friends or peers who influence them. Most student-respondents agreed that they are knowledgeable in the field of management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. They disagree on the field of accountancy. Most student-respondents agreed that they are prepared in mathematical skills, analytical skills, and communication skills that lead them to choose the ABM strand. An enhancement program can be proposed based on the findings.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the needs of Alangilan Senior High School to develop a career guidance program in helping the students in choosing the right track for them. The proposed development program should be reviewed by school authorities before implementation. The developed guidance program should be assessed and evaluated by the higher authority before its full implementation. For the researchers and future researchers to impart the findings of this research study to colleagues and discuss through the proper forum and similar study should try relevant to their field.