Work Environment, Efficiency, Effectiveness and Competency: A Structural Model on Employability of Tesda Graduates In Tourism Sector

Abstract

This study developed a structural model of employability among Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) graduates in the tourism sector in the Caraga Region, Philippines. It examined the influence of work environment, efficiency, effectiveness, and competency on employability outcomes. A quantitative descriptive–correlational and causal design was employed, with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) as the primary analytical approach. Data were collected using a validated survey instrument, with reliability and validity confirmed through Cronbach’s alpha and Confirmatory Factor Analysis.
Results indicated high levels of perceived work environment, efficiency, effectiveness, competency, and employability. Significant positive relationships were found among all variables, with competency emerging as the strongest predictor. Regression analysis showed that attitudinal and behavioral competencies, technical skills, industry alignment, and time utilization significantly predicted employability. The best-fit structural model confirmed that competency, supported by effective training and a conducive learning environment, enhances employability among TESDA tourism graduates.