Need to Know

Need to Know

Introduction to the Graduate Tracer Study

The Graduate Tracer Study, as mandated by the Philippine government education agencies such as Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA), is a follow-up study of graduates from educational institutions to track their progress and evaluate their career success.

Survey Instructions
  1. User Information: Provide basic details including contact information, civil status, gender, date of birth, and addresses.
  2. Educational Attainment: For baccalaureate degree graduates, add educational attainment by clicking "Add New Entry." Click "x" if not applicable.
  3. Professional Examinations: Include any professional examinations passed and click "Add New Entry." Click "x" if not applicable.
  4. Reasons for Courses/Degrees: Specify reasons for taking courses or pursuing degrees. If not applicable, select "Others, Please Specify" and choose relevant reasons.
  5. Training/Advanced Studies: Include any training or advanced studies completed after graduation and click "Add New Entry." Click "x" if not applicable.
  6. Employment Data: Provide employment details if currently employed. If "No" or "Never Employed," specify the reasons for not being employed yet.
  7. Submission Reminder: Once submitted, changes cannot be made. Review all information carefully before finalizing.

Importance of the Survey

The Graduate Tracer Study enables institutions to understand key metrics of graduate employability, including current employment status, job level, position, and estimated work compensation. The study provides institutions with an overview of the quality of the curriculum offered to students and how their education has guided their career pathways. It also helps in developing a Skills Framework aligned with industry demands, ensuring that graduates are workforce-ready.


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