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CHAPTER I
Introduction
Being adolescent can be extremely lonely. It is not unusual to have a feeling that
there is no one to turn to when problems arise. This is the stage where major decisions
and deep concerns affect the courses of their lives. Most adolescents are pressured to
perform and succeed, which experience severe stress in meeting these expectations.
Senior high school students need professional advice especially in the choice of
their careers. It is in this period where the students are advised to prepare for their future
worthwhile occupations. Choosing the perfect career is one of the most important and
crucial decision a person has to make. This can be one of the measures whether an
individual will be successful in the future or not. At this stage, self realization, role try
outs, occupational explorations in schools, and finding the first job is the tentative step. It
is at this stage when the teenager needs guidance in the proper selection of their desired
career. Where, they will arrive at the right decision considering their innate capacities,
educational privilege offered to the students and other resources that society makes
Stated, that the greatest barrier among students pursuing their own career and
having command over their life is the lack of in depth knowledge of the said career. In
school students with enough and pertinent information and proper interpretations
characteristics to help them make crucial decisions. What most likely could lead the
students to their maximum development and ultimate success is likewise the concern of
educational guidance. Through these programs, the students are given assistance in
attaining a high level of efficiency and satisfying results in the activities in which they
will engage in. As a whole, they will be helpful in formulating systematic goals and plans
made to suit the students needs and prepare for a life work where they could utilize their
abilities, talents, and interest so they could find satisfaction and self fulfillment.
Bautista (as cited in Bulaong, 1986) stated that elementary education provides a
foundation for formal education. It is when high school where students starts to feel
tangibly about career preferences. He cited, Castillo (1963), who stressed the redirection
and guidance of the high school youth because; it is in that stage where skills, capacities
and decisions are developed. The youth should get a through picture of their aspirations
and expectations.
should first become aware of the need for a career. So every graduating student needs a
wise choice in decision making, Bautista (1997) stated that at this stage, a student must
take important and vital decision in the selection of a career which will determine his
future success.
The need to find out the factors affecting the career choices among high school
2. What are the various factors that influence their career choices?
This study was conducted to determine the career preferences of senior high
school students among the selected private and public schools in the four western towns
of Tarlac.
a. personal profile
b. household profile
c. academic background
2. enumerate the various factors that influence the career choices of the respondents.
3. differentiate the career choices of high school students from public to that of private
schools.
4. identify the problems encountered in choosing the best career to pursue and;
It is expected that the result of the study will reveal essential information
concerning the career preferences of senior high school students. The results would and
counsellors and parents to guide the students on the right path to ensure a brighter future.
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On the overall, the inputs and outputs of this study could be utilized as bases for
current educational trend. And would have planned to offer more relevant courses suited
The findings of the study were serving as reference in the re-organization and/or
revision of school curricular and programs. Likewise, public and private high school can
consider a collaborative effort with higher educational institution to sustain the said
effort. Therefore, this can eventually minimize the difficulty of high school students in
redirect the plight of the countrys human resources. This is to limit the emergence of
labor mismatch.
The guidance personnel and teaching staff would be guided in helping students in
pursuing the appropriate career considering factors that are found relevant. Likewise, a
more responsive support program/s for graduating students can be organized to maximize
Also, parents were more be aware of the need to know the career preferences of
their children and would have a clear understanding of a career guidance program of the
school.
Furthermore, they would perform their role as parents and counsellors at the same
manner.
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This study involved ten percent or a total of 240 fourth year high school students
in the four western towns of Tarlac for the school year 2010 2011. All schools from
private and public schools in the four western towns namely Camiling, Sta. Ignacia,
Definition of Terms
These are the definition of the terminologies that are used in the study.
Academic factor. It refers to the mental ability of a high school students measured
by grade point average during his/her last grading period in high school. The academic
Accessibility of residency. It refers to the distance of the school from the students
the desired course in the school within the locality or place of residency of the
respondent.
Blue Collar Job. Member of the working class who typically performs manual
student may pursue in college. Some high schools are offering Career Assessment
graduating student.
students self awareness and self direction whose objective is self fulfilment.
Institutional prestiges. The high social regard for a college or school as a result of
its quality performance as measured by the high percentage of examinees passing the
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board or civil service examination, honors and awards garnered by students in scholastic
or academic competitions, adequate facilities and equipment, the college site and overall
appearene of its structure; and roster of qualified and capable faculty and administrative
staff.
Peers. They are the respondents friends and classmate who exert an influence in
Self employment. Refers when an individual is earning money in his very own
efforts.
respondents in terms of age, sex, place of residency, family size, parents occupation and
Unskilled worker. This is an occupation which does not require education and
Conceptual Framework
There are various factors the effect the career preferences of high school students
such as personal attribute, academic background, and socio economic factors. These
factors can directly or indirectly affects the career preferences of the respondents.
C. Problems Presentation
encountered, using;
Minimize
Tables/
educational
figures resources and ensure
D. Assistance needed to
higher productivity
facilitate career of future generation.
choice.
CHAPTER II
The review of related literature covers the study of the career preferences of the
respondents. The related literature provides a fundamental background for the discussions
I. Related Literature
A. Foreign Literature
influencing career choice during college and how these factors differ between men and
women. Men who abandon career aspirations appear to be driven by financial concerns,
where as women who decide not to pursue scientific career appear more concerned with
many factors, including the context, personal aptitudes, and educational attainment. He
contends further that whether college bound or work bound, meeting the challenge of
this developmental milestone is critical in adolescents lives. Students all over the world
usually faced with the task of career decision making. The choice of careers, subjects,
and courses of study in schools and of subsequent paths to follow is always difficult
combination leading to the right profession can make the difference between enjoying
and detecting the career in the future. Dedicating oneself to career choices that are
many factors, including the context in which they live, their personal aptitudes, and
Burke and Peter (1992) argue, however, that it is "clear that students come to the
courses with, sometimes, vague expectations, often based on outdated ideas of what the
library profession involves, or with a fixed intention to follow down a specific road".
Encarta (2005) stated that Colleges and universities provide necessary training for
individuals wishing to enter professional careers. They also strive to develop students
creativity, insight and analytical skills. By acquainting students with complex ideas in an
opportunities for personal enrichment while also preparing students for future careers.
science all require a college education. Most require training in graduate or professional
schools as well. Increasingly, even less specialized jobs require some post secondary
education. The development of new technologies and the globalization of the world
economy have created high demand for workers with computers, communications, and
other occupational skills that can be acquired at colleges or universities. For example,
computers and others new technologies have eliminated many low skilled jobs in a
variety of fields, but these same technologies have created widespread job opportunities
for those who have the proper training. In addition, employers increasingly seek out
college graduates who have gained the critical thinking and problem solving skills
academic research instruction take place in classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, and
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other settings. When students enrol in a course, professors provide them with a syllabus,
or outline, of the course. The syllabuses describe how the course will be taught. It
includes a list of the required books and articles students are to read; the schedules and
predetermined number of courses in that field. Typically, half the courses taken to
complete a major are designed for upper division (third and fourth year) students. Many
well as a major. A minor also requires a concentration of courses in a particular field, but
with less stringent requirements. Some students broaden their course of study still further
program that allows students to take courses in a number of fields. For example, students
who major in an international studies program may take courses in history, economics,
political science, foreign language, and other fields. Other examples of interdisciplinary
a set of courses in a specialized academic field. Most graduate degree programs require
students to conduct original research in that field and to communicate their findings in an
knowledge and skills for careers in such areas as business, law, and medicine.
B. Local Literature
Bautista (cited in Phillips, 1968), stated the greatest barrier among students
pursuing their own career and having command over their life is the lack of in depth
knowledge of the said career. In addition, knowledge is required to make valid career
preferences.
education. It is when high school where students starts to feel tangibly about career
preferences. He cited Castillo (1963) who stressed the redirection and guidance of high
school youth because; it is in that stage where skill, capacities and decisions are
developed. The youth should get a thorough picture of their aspirations and expectations.
should first become aware of the need for a career. So very graduating students needs a
wise choice in decision making. Bautista (1997) stated that at this stage, a student must
take important and vita decision in the selection of a career which will determine his
future success.
The need to find out the factors affecting the career choices among high school
To enable students make good career decisions and thus ease problem of jobs &
skills mismatch, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 6 recently
entitled, Career Guide for High School Students and Employment Guide for College
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Students and Jobseekers aimed at enhancing their capability on career and employment
coaching.
DOLE Region 6 Regional Director Manuel Roldan had reported that 147
guidance counsellors from tertiary and secondary schools and Public Employment
Service Office (PESO) Managers attended the orientations conducted in the provinces of
unemployment in the region and in the country in the recent manpower summits and
During the orientations, the guidance counsellors were given a copy of the manual
(in CD form) to help them in their mission to effectively provide career counselling to
The Manuals are part of the DOLEs labor market information services and are
The manuals, as LMI tools, will aid students in understanding the world of work.
It will job-fit or match their interests, skills, and abilities to careers in which their
On the other hand, the manual on employment guide focuses on job exploration,
labor market information, and job search and aids graduating college students, who are
about to enter the world of work, on how to create impressive resume or portfolio, start
importance of these orientation seminars as she had advised graduating high school
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students to decide on career choices on the basis of what the labor market needs and not
Hundreds of thousands of Filipino students will enrol this year and my advice to
them is to decide on a course or study that will land those jobs after graduation. They
should go for careers that the labor market needs, and not because a career is in vogue or
effective method of assisting young people make appropriate and sensible career choices
to gain access to work opportunities that are compatible with their interests, values, and
abilities.
Roldan said his office is intensifying its efforts to address the problem of job
Iloilo and Guimaras on the Manual this coming school year 2011-2012.
In a related development, the DOLE officially launched two weeks ago its newest
online labor market information service for high school students and jobseekers, the
Career Guide, following the instruction of President Benigno S. Aquino III to make the
guide available and accessible in time for the college enrollment for SY 2011.
Today, we present to our people the DOLE Career Guide in compliance with the
instructions of the President to empower our young Filipinos in making wise and
The Career Guide is a major component of the job search assistance function of
(http://www.gov.ph/2011/05/03/dole-focuses-on-career-employment-guidance-for-
students-and-jobseekers/)
Education Secretary Jesli Lapus appeals for scholarship support for more than
20,000 graduating high school students from low-income families who got ratings of 98
take cognizance of these results and help our young achievers fulfill their promise,"
Lapus said.
The exam was taken by 1.2 million fourth year high school students or 97% of all
those enrolled in both private and public schools. Some 20,307 examinees that scored
98 percent in general scholastic aptitude (GSA) test are being recommended to CHED for
vocational courses and 27,579 students for entrepreneurial studies based on their scores.
Earlier, CHED and TESDA agreed to give priority scholarship slots to superior
"The students show a lot of potential and any scholarship support to enable them
In the latest NCAE results, DepEd noted that there are students who got 98
percent and above in two or more domains. Many students who registered high in the
general scholastic aptitude test also got high scores in the technical-vocational aptitude
NCAE for SY 2007-2008 was taken by 1,223,465 fourth year high school
students from private and public schools nationwide last August 28, 2007. DepEd began
the distribution of individual test results this November. Special examinations have also
been conducted in November for those who were not able to take NCAE last August.
school year 2008-2009 the test results are envisioned to serve as prerequisite for
enrolment in any four or five year degrees in colleges and universities as well as two-year
admission prerequisite.
DepEd statistics show that out of 100 children who enter Grade 1, only 43 finish
high school. Of this number only 23 pursue college or higher technical education while
the others are forced to look for jobs. Of the 23 who manage to get tertiary education,
berth in case they are unable to immediately pursue a 4-year college degree.
the skills they attain and select technical or engineering courses in college. Some students
(http://www.deped.gov.ph/updates/updateslinks.asp?id=332)
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DepEd Secretary Jesli Lapus said some 1.5 million fourth year high school
students from both public and private schools are set to take the examinations which are
aimed to determine the best-suited college course for the examinees after graduation from
high school.
The annual test, which has been conducted since 2006, seeks to minimize the
mismatch in career choices vis-a-vis skills and inclinations among high school students.
"The annual conduct of the NCAE gives the students and the parents an idea on
the field of endeavor most suited to the graduating students thus, allowing for better
decision on their choice of career," Lapus said, noting that a major part of the NCAE
Aside from the GSA, the NCAE also measures a graduating student's potentials
Lapus, however, admits that the NCAE results are, at best, recommendatory and
DepEd noted that the number of examinees this year increased by 20 percent to
1.5 million, from 1.2 million examinees in 2007. Of the total number of this year's
examinees, 1.2 million are public high school students while only over 300,000
examinees are from private schools. This year's NCAE will also include 1,200 out-of-
school youths who are applying for scholarship with the Commission on Higher
Education (CHEd).
DepEd said it has set up an Action Center at its Central Office in Pasig City to
provide information regarding the NCAE, and handle queries and complaints.
(http://www.deped.com.ph)
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CHAPTER III
This chapter explains the methods and procedures of gathering and analysing is
Research Design
The descriptive survey method was used in this research. It attempted to describe
the various factors affecting the career preferences of senior high school students in the
Since the Tarlac College of Agriculture normally caters students from the four
western towns of Tarlac, the towns covered in this study were Mayantoc, Camiling, Sta
Ignacia, and San Clemente, Tarlac. The study was conducted during the school year 2010
2011.
The subjects of the study were the graduating high school students among
selected schools of Mayantoc, Camiling, Sta. Ignacia, and San Clemente, Tarlac.
Data Analysis
The data collected were summarized, analyzed and interpreted using the
and cost and benefit analysis. Tables and graphs will be used in the presentation of data.
Interview guides were used to gather data for this study. The interview guide
includes data on the personal attributes of the respondents in terms of socio economic
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factors, and academic factors. It also include data difference between the private and
public schools in terms of career preferences of their students; the relationship of the
students career preferences to socio economic factors, and academic factors and the
A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and key informant interview were conducted to
gather pertinent data in research. A written permission and communication letter was
initially secured from the Schools Division of Tarlac and the Principals concerned. Pre
The schedules of the interview were pre arranged by the school principals. Each
respondent were asked several questions indicated in the interview guide. Through this,
the researcher had personally administered and retrieved the necessary information.
Sampling Procedures
In determining the appropriate number of the respondents ten percent of the total
Respondents were distributed among the selected public and private secondary
schools of Mayantoc, Camiling, Sta. Ignacia, and San Clemente, Tarlac. The respondents
The table below presents the limit of index and the corresponding verbal
CHAPTER IV
This chapter presents description of the respondents in terms of; personal profile,
household profile, and academic background; various factors that influence the career
choices of the respondents; career choices of high school students from public to that of
private schools; problems encountered in choosing the best career to pursue and; the
A total of 240 high school students in the four western towns of Tarlac served as
the respondents in this study. Most (152 or 63.33%) respondents were students of 16
public schools and the remaining 88 or 36.66 % were from the 10 private high schools
located in the four western towns of Tarlac. Based on the National Statistics Office the
TOTAL
88 SAMPLE
Private
Public
152
because the Municipality of Camiling is the center of western town of Tarlac and they
have the highest population in western town of Tarlac, next is the Municipality of Sta.
Ignacia (89), next is Municipality of Mayantoc (28), and last and the smallest is
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28
Camiling
Sta. Ignacia
109
Mayantoc
89
San Clemente
A. Personal Profile
Table 3 presents the personal profile of the respondents. In their sex distribution
majority (148 or 61.66 %) are female; 145 or 60.45% are 15 years old, the youngest is the
14 years old, and oldest 19 years old, while the mean age is 15 years old. This implies
that the common age of graduating high school students is 15 years. Most of the
respondents (135 or 56.96%) interviewed were eldest and only child. Most of their talents
and skills is (86 or 37.88 %) dancing. During their free time they play ball games and
Ordinal Position
1st child 52 59.09 83 55.70 135 56.96 1
2nd child 10 11.36 21 14.09 31 13.08 2
3rd child 8 9.09 12 8.05 20 8.43 3
4th child 5 5.68 10 6.71 15 6.32 4
5th child 5 5.68 9 6.04 14 5.90 5
6th child 5 5.68 8 5.36 13 5.48 6
7th child 3 3.40 6 4.02 9 3.79 7
Total 88 100 149 100 237 100
Talent and Skills
Dancing 30 37.5 56 38.62 86 37.88 1
Singing 27 33.75 51 35.17 78 34.36 2
Others 18 22.5 21 14.48 39 17.18 3
Cooking 4 5 12 8.27 16 7.04 4
Drawing 3 3.75 5 8.44 8 3.52 5
Total 82 100 145 100 227 100
Habits
Reading 27 31.39 28 18.91 55 24.01 2
Singing 2 2.32 8 5.40 10 4.36 5
Writing Articles 1 1.16 10 6.76 11 4.80 4
Drawing 10 11.62 4 2.70 14 6.11 3
Dancing 1 1.16 4 2.70 5 2.18 6
Others (playing, online games) 45 52.32 89 60.14 134 58.51 1
Total 86 100 143 100 229 100
Legend: f = frequency
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B. Household Profile
size is 11, lowest is 4 and the average is 2. Most (91 or 41.93%) of respondents their
fathers occupation is farming which serves a source to provide the needs of their
families, followed by other occupation such as tricycle driver, construction and etc. (51 or
23.50 %), private employees (23 or 10.59 %), and seller (18 o 8.29 %) who put up
business on their own, for the respondents mothers occupation most plain housewives
(124 or 54.86%) who solely took care of their children followed by is seller / vendor (38
or 16.81 %) who put up an business on their own. Most of the respondents estimated
household monthly income is between the income brackets. The highest monthly income
is 50,000 while the lowest monthly income is 5,000, and the average monthly income
is 17,000. This confirms the fact that most students of public schools are experiencing
financial constraints hence; these are those who are struggling to pursue their college
education because some of the respondents in public schools are in the income bracket or
the lowest estimated monthly income so some of them are decided for not continuing
their study.
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C. Academic Background
average grade is 81 to 85 (114 or 49.78%), their favorite subject is (83 or 34.58%) math,
and availed Education Service Contracting (ESC) (44 or 70.96%) scholarship. This
Among the factors affecting career choices of the respondents in the private
schools, only the accessibility of the school to the resident did not affect their choice
(2.57). All of them agree that the factors that scholarship and subsidies offered in priority
courses, social prestige of the desired career, employability rates of the course after
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finishing college, social influences, cannot afford to desired course, and low interest on
low mental ability for the student to enrol the desired course are the factors that affected
their career choice. However, accessibility to reside from the public schools and all the
Table 6 presents the most preferred course of the respondents. In private schools
most of the respondents still prefer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (20 or 22.72 %),
respondent in public schools. The top five (5) most preferred courses is Bachelor Science
Among the problems encountered, the low mental ability of the student to enrol
the desired course did not affect the career choices of the respondents (2.57) in private
school. All of them agree that the problems they encountered which have affected their
career choice are financially unable to support the desired course; far residency and
accessibility to the desired school, and scholarship offered are limited. In public schools
however all agree that all the listed factors are the problems they have encountered.
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weighted mean of 1.41 and government subsidies and compensation with a weighted
mean of 1.75. This indicates that they strongly agree that they need assistance to continue
their studies.
CHAPTER V
This study sought to explore the Factors Affecting the Career Choices of
Graduating Students among selected High Schools in the Four Western Town of Tarlac.
In this part of the study presents the summary of findings, conclusion and
recommendation.
Summary of Findings
A. Personal Profile
age of the respondents. The youngest are 14 years old, oldest 19 years
56.96%).
A.4 Talent and Skill, most of their talents and skills is dancing (86 or
A.5 Habits, Most respondents plays (playing ball games, and online
games) (134 or 58.51) after the finish all their assignments and project
B. Household Profile
%).
private employees.
(77 or 33.77%. The highest monthly income is 50,000 and the lowest
17,000.
C. Academic Background
Social Studies.
schools there are 2.62, in public there are 2.19 and the overall weighted mean is
2.40.
2. (b) Scholarship and subsidies are offered in the priority courses, in private
schools there are 2.21, in public there are 2.20 and the overall weighted mean is
2.20.
3. (c) Social prestige of the desired career, in private schools there are 1.77, in
public there are 2.25, and the overall weighted mean is 2.01.
4. (d) Employability rates of the course after finishing college, in private schools
there are 2.20, in public there are 2.17 and the overall weighted mean is 2.18.
5. (e) Social influences (peers pressure, family members), in private schools there
are 2.04, in public there are 2.33 and the overall weighted mean is 2.18.
6. (f) Cant afford to desired course, in private schools there are 2.5, in public
7. (g) The school is accessible to your residency, in private schools there are 2.5,
in public there are 2.65 and the overall weighted mean is 2.57.
8. (h) Low interest on low mental ability for the student to enrol the desired
course, in private schools there are 2.43, in public there are 2.14 and the overall
1. (a) Financial unable to support the desired course, in private schools there are
2.62, in public there are 2.93 and the overall weighted mean is 2.28.
2. (b) Low Mental ability for the student to enrol the desired course, in private
schools there are 2.57, in public there are 2.23 and the overall weighted mean is
2.4.
schools there are 2.35, in public there are 2.07 and the overall weighted mean is
2.21.
4. (d) Scholarship offered is limited, in private schools there are 2. 20, in public
1. (a) Scholarship, in private schools there are 1.37, in public there are 1.45 and the
2. (b) Government subsidies and compensation, in private schools there are 1.82,
in public there are 1.69 and the overall weighted mean is 1.75.
3. (c) Student assistance from the institution, in private schools there are 2.38, in
public there are 2.08 and the overall weighted mean is 2.23.
Conclusion
1. Most ( 152 or 63.33 ) respondents were students of 16 public schools and the
remaining 88 or 36.66 % were from the 10 private high schools located in the four
2. Most respondents were female (148 or 61.66 %). As to their age distribution, 145
or 60.45% are 15 years old, the youngest is the 14 years old, and oldest 19 years
old, while the mean age is 15 years old. This implies that the common age of
56.96%) interviewed were eldest and only child. The respondents shows that most
of their talents and skills is (86 or 37.88 %) dancing. During their free time they
play ball games and online games as their habits of the respondents.
size have 4 7 household members with (188 or 78.33%) the largest household
size is 11 (eleven), lowest household size is 4 (four) and the average household
size is 2 (two). Most (91 or 41.93%) their fathers occupation is farming to provide
the needs of their families, next is other occupation (tricycle driver, construction
and etc.) (51 or 23.50 %), next is their fathers occupation they are private
employees (23 or 10.59 %), and next is they are seller (18 o 8.29 %) hey put up
their children while some mother occupations is seller / vendor (38 or 16.81 %)
household monthly income is between the income brackets, the highest monthly
income is 50,000 while the lowest monthly income is 5,000 and the average
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85 (114 or 49.78%), their favorite subject is (83 or 34.58%) math, the majority
5. Among the factors affecting career choices of the respondents, only the
accessibility of the school to the resident did not affect their choice (2.57) which
means they disagree. All of them agree that the factors that affected their career
are the, scholarship and subsidies are offered in priority courses, social prestige of
the desired career, employability rates of the course after finishing college, social
influences, cannot afford to desired course, and low interest on low mental ability
6. The most preferred course of the respondents. Among in private schools most of
course of respondent in the public schools. The top five (5) most preferred courses
is Bachelor Science in Education (44) next followed by, Hotel Restaurant and
Criminology (15).
7. The problems encountered, the low mental ability of the student to enrol the
desired course, did not affect their career choices of the respondents for (2.57) in
private school. All of them agree that the problems they encountered which have
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affected their career choice are financial unable to support the desired course, far
residency and accessibility to the desired school and scholarship offered are
limited.
8. The assistance needed of the respondents is the scholarship with a weighted mean
1.75 which means that they are strongly agree that they needed that assistance to
Recommendation
From the findings and conclusion of the study, the following recommendations
We generally recommend;
1. High School students must study hard ensure high grades to qualify for
2. All the Schools in Four Western Towns of Tarlac must increase the
Scholarship Offered / Grants to assist able but poor student to continue their
studies.
3. Children should be assisted from their young age for them to undergo
pursue.
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APPENDICES
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(Interview Guide)
e.) Others
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d.) Others
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Janesvai Agbunag
Student Researcher
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The Principal
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Sir / Madam:
In partial fulfilment of the requirements in RESEARCH 02, we are currently conducting our
study entitled Factor Affecting Career Choices among High School Students in the Four
Western Towns of Tarlac.
In line with this, we are requesting your permission to administer interviews to the 4 th year high
school students who will be respondents and to gather data needed to complete our study.
With this, we are seeking your full support in the completion of the said study. Your approval on
this matter is deeply appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
Noted by:
Approved by:
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High School Principal
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LIST OF RESPONDENTS
Mayantoc
San Clemente
1. Mayantoc Academy
2. Mayantoc High School 1. Bamban High School
3. Glori Dei Montessori College 2. San Clemente High School
4. San Bartolome High School
5. Pitombayog High School