Career Readiness Of The Junior High

Abstract

This research determined the career readiness of the grade 10 students of Cebu Province Division during the school year 2019-2020 as a basis for a proposed adoptive career development plan. The research used the descriptive method and utilized the questionnaire as the main tool in gathering data. The research included the students’ perception of a career helping profession and career readiness were the factors considered affecting students’ career inclination. Students’ personal information for socio-demographic profile and standardized questionnaire for selfconcept and career readiness were answered by the 3,074 grade 10 students of 26
selected Public National High Schools of Cebu Province Division, namely: Aloguinsan, Balamban, Asturias, Tabuelan, San Remegio, Tabogon, Sogod, Catmon, Carmen, Liloan, Sibonga, Argao, Dalaguete, Alcoy, Boljoon, Oslob, Santander, Samboan, Ginatilan,
Malabuyoc, Alegria, Moalboal, Alcantara, Ronda, Dumanjug, and Barili. Among the identified profile and career readiness, it is career readiness was found out to be the influencing variables that affected the grade 10 students in their career choice. Cebu
Province Division career helping professionals should create an adaptive career guidance program among the grade 10 students that would formally introduce them to a senior high school program. Implement activities for personal development,
career exploration, career decision, and career options purposes.