Education and Industry
“Jobs and skills should
match” One of the deterrents in finding a job is the mismatch of skills
possessed by the requirements of the job. Skills mismatch refers to the
situation where the worker’s skill and education are not adequate for the
demands of job in the current economy. It is defined as the gap between an
individual’s job skills and the demands of the job market.
Practically, here are some reasons
why the job mismatch issues remains controversial to these days:
·
Wrong choice of college
course- Are parents wasting their hard earned money sending their kids to
college? Are students wasting their time earning degrees that won’t give them a
job after graduation? I have a feeling that jobs-skill mismatch is also due to
inadequate career information for parents and high school graduates. There is a
tendency to pick the most popular and easy courses, even if the job potentials
are nil. Basta may diploma, ayos! It is either strong parental influence in
decision-making, or taking a course pertaining to a job that is “in” (not
because the interest is there).
·
Being too money-driven
– Applying for jobs that offer above-average compensation packages, like those
based abroad, despite not possessing the necessary skills.
·
Using connections in
the workplace – There are applicants and employees who consider their
relationship with a top-rank person in the organization as an assurance of
securing jobs, while those who are more deserving end up unemployed. L
For instance, in institution or school in particular, as long as you have a
connection with principal (relatives), you are easily hired even if you are not
good in teaching profession.
To solve the problem in mismatch in
skills and the requirements of the jobs, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,
issued an executive order creating a new path called ladderized system of
education and training, converging the TVET system of TESDA and the higher
education programs of the CHED.
The basic features of
the system are as follows:
·
Students
and trainees acquire technical and vocational skills from TESDA registered
programs in schools and training centers, public and private.
·
After
the training, the graduates apply for jobs and get employed.
·
When
they decided later to continue their studies to earned a college degree, the
TVET training they have completed will be created credited in the college
course they will take.
It is one or an additional training
ground for us to be more equipped in our field or skills. Trainees focused for
example in construction that have knowledge in masonry, plumbing, etc., will
directly work in that particular field after graduation. Good news in addition,
most of the job abroad also prefer applicants who have finished TESDA courses
or have previous experience in particular field of specialization like SMAW and
welding so no worries after training. A barista can work in any coffee shops,
restaurants, and establishments that offers food and beverage in the
Philippines and abroad. In short, if a student was able to complete a
vocational course with TESDA, most likely they can easily find a job. J One of the outstanding features of the
outstanding ladderized system is the portability of credits earned in TESDA
registered program to a college course recognized by CHED. Similarly, college
graduates who will enrol in a related TVET program will earn the equivalent
credits. Advantage on cooking/pastry majors in TESDA, if continue to study HRM
in a college degree, as a sort of example.
This innovative program of
partnering for jobs is perhaps the solution to the problem of mismatch in the
competencies and skills of graduates and the requirement of employers. It is
good to see that this system take an active role in bridging the education to
jobs gap. Hoping this mismatch between education/skills and jobs must end.
Education is the best way to get out of poverty. But this can happen only if people
get the right education in relevance to find job in the future.
-Sinoy,
John Mark C. J
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