INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION (TLE) SUBJECTS ON THE CAREER PREFERENCES OF THE GRADE SEVEN STUDENTS

Education- TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION (TLE)

This study determined the influence of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) subjects on the career preferences of Grade 7 students in public secondary schools in Pilar II District. A descriptive correlational research design was used in the study. Data were collected through a validated career preference survey and semi- structured interviews. The findings showed that the student obtained satisfactory to very satisfactory academic performance, especially in Industrial Arts (IA) and Family Consumer Science (FCS). However, their career preferences in several sectors, particularly Agriculture and Fishery Arts, remained generally low. The Chi- square analysis revealed no significant relationship between academic performance and career preferences. Further findings from the interviews indicated that the students' career choices were more influenced by personal interests, enjoyment and self-confidence rather than academic grades. Many students also tend to avoid careers they consider difficult or labor intensive due to limited professional awareness and exposure. Consequently, a localized Career Guide Book was developed to address this gap. The study concludes that a strategic re-orientation through instructional enrichment is essential to align student interests with vocational opportunities. It is recommended that the Career Guide Book be utilized as a primary tool to enhance student self-efficacy and bridge the gap between classroom performance and informed career decision-making.

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