Current Volume 8
Practicum Training Plan and the Work Readiness of BSA Fourth Year Students at Laguna University
Abstract
The study focused on identifying the effectiveness of the Practicum Training Plan (PTP) in preparing the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) fourth year students of Laguna University for the demands of the professional work environment with sixty-four (64) BSA fourth-year interns and their twenty-eight (28) Host Training Establishment (HTE) supervisors as respondents. The objectives of the study were: 1) To determine the effectiveness of practicum training plan (PTP) in terms of accounting practices during internship season; 2) To assess the work readiness of interns based on their practicum experiences; and 3) To examine the significant relationship between the practicum training plan and the work readiness of the interns. Furthermore, the study addresses the research gap of understanding how an effective internship training plan produces work-ready student interns, as well as the growing disparity between industry trends and higher education practices. This research utilized total population sampling. The study was carried out through survey questionnaire with four-level Likert scale to measure the effectiveness of the PTP and the work readiness of interns based on practicum experiences. The study revealed that interns work performance were moderately effective based on the outlined activities in PTP and very effective as per work readiness based on practicum experiences. Consequently, the study established a significant relationship between the practicum training plan and the work readiness of BSA fourth-year students of Laguna University. However, this relationship is unique across all accounting practices covered by the practicum training plan. The findings offer valuable insights for educators, policymakers, universities, and industry professionals involved in shaping practicum programs. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the current program, stakeholders can refine and optimize it to better prepare BSA students for successful entry into the workforce, contributing to ongoing improvements in accounting education and the development of work-ready graduates.
Keywords
Accountancy, Employability, Internship training plan, Practicum training plan, Work readiness
Citations
IRE Journals:
Ulan, Aubrey H. , Del Rosario, Alyssa , Estrella, Lia Jowwee; Maghanoy, Mearl Minchi , De Leon, Roveliza; Generalla, Jessa Joy; Nuica, Ella Mae , Rapsing, Ma. Rosalie; Robles, Genica; Dr. Norayda M. Dimaculangan
"Practicum Training Plan and the Work Readiness of BSA Fourth Year Students at Laguna University" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 7 Issue 11 2024 Page 177-185
IEEE:
Ulan, Aubrey H. , Del Rosario, Alyssa , Estrella, Lia Jowwee; Maghanoy, Mearl Minchi , De Leon, Roveliza; Generalla, Jessa Joy; Nuica, Ella Mae , Rapsing, Ma. Rosalie; Robles, Genica; Dr. Norayda M. Dimaculangan
"Practicum Training Plan and the Work Readiness of BSA Fourth Year Students at Laguna University" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 7(11)
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