Author

Godfrey O. Casinillo*
Rizwoods Colleges Inc., Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Abstract

Every classroom lesson finds its ultimate purpose not in textbooks but in the tangible realities of the workplace, where knowledge transforms into action and potential into competence. This study assessed the job readiness and skills development of Senior High School TVL students in relation to the Work Immersion Program in Cebu, Philippines for the school year 2026–2027, to serve as a basis for developing an action plan. The study utilized a quantitative descriptive-correlational research design and gathered data from 100 student-respondents through a validated survey questionnaire. The findings revealed that the Work Immersion Program was perceived as “Highly Evident” across all dimensions, with students demonstrating “Very Ready” job readiness and “Highly Efficient” skills development. The type of industry showed a significant relationship with job readiness, while the program demonstrated significant positive correlations with both job readiness and skills development. Areas of concern included the limited exposure to service-oriented industries, heavy reliance on government institutions as partners, and lower confidence in reliability, responding to feedback, handling pressure, and continuously improving technical abilities. Based on these findings, the researcher developed an action plan to address the identified gaps and enhance program implementation. The study concludes that the Work Immersion Program significantly influences students’ job readiness and skills development, and the action plan serves as a strategic framework for ensuring that Senior High School TVL graduates are well-prepared for successful transition to employment or further education.

Keywords:  Vocational Education, Work Immersion Program, job readiness, skills development, Senior High School TVL students, descriptive-correlational, action plan, Cebu.

*Corresponding author / Email: casinillogodfrey18@gmail.com
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05041523

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Casinillo, G. O. (2026). The influence of work immersion program on the job readiness and skills development of SHS TVL students. Pantao (International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (4), 1-28. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05041523

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