© IJARW | ISSN (O) - 2582-1008 April 2025 | Vol. 6 Issue. 10 www.ijarw.com IJARW2359 International Journal of All Research Writings 133 EMPLOYABILITY OF TESDA NC II SCHOLARSHIP GRANTEES FOCUSING ON THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY AT CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY Adam Shein Quiapan Algarme 1 , Khriza Marie Bunayog Cuizon 2 , Michelle Angelie Diaz De Vera 3 , Dinneze Lyca Antiga Magsino 4 , Althia Daniella Escatron Ortiz 5 , Gista Fel B. Barong 6 Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines ABSTRACT This study employed a quantitative research design to examine the level of employability among TESDA NC II scholarship grantees, specifically those from the College of Human Ecology. The research aimed to quantify various factors influencing employability, such as skills, qualifications, and employment outcomes post-graduation. The tool used in the data gathering procedure was a self-made survey questionnaire using the Likert scale. The subjects of this study were NC II scholarship grantees and graduates. Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize the respondents' demographic characteristics and employability factors. This will provide an overview of the sample's key characteristics, as well as their survey results. Furthermore, the data was collected using a survey questionnaire where 100 participants were gathered. Moreover, the result shows the level of employability among TESDA NC II scholarship grantees and graduates. The study reveals that the employability of TESDA NC II scholarship grantees from the College of Human Ecology is influenced by skills qualifications, demographics, and post-graduation employment outcomes. This emphasizes the need for training programs to align with industry demands to better prepare graduates for the workforce. It also highlights the necessity of support mechanisms to address skill gaps and enhance graduates' integration into the labor market. Keyword: employability level, participants, employability factors, graduates 1. INTRODUCTION Educational institutions measure the effectiveness and quality of their programs through employment success. Particularly those offering technical and vocational education programs like TESDA. This research aimed to assess the employability of TESDA NC II scholarship recipients at Central Mindanao University, College of Human Ecology. It sought to investigate these scholars' employability and evaluate effectiveness in terms of their employment ratio, work stability, job placement, and career advancement in the hospitality industry. Tourism plays an important role in the Philippine economy. Based on Philippine Statistics Authority data, the contribution of tourism to the country’s gross domestic product grew from 11.7 percent in 2018 to 12.7 percent in 2019. Such a field is dynamic, requiring competent and skilled professionals compete in such a market (World Tourism Organization, 2023). The research will also determine the different perceptions and significance of studying employability of the TESDA NC II scholarship and its effectiveness on the recipients. According to psychologist David Kolb, experiential learning theory is about learning by doing. The learning process, whereby knowledge is created through experience. With this, the academic paradise of the south, Central Mindanao University, provides NC Il courses that meet industry standards nationwide—producing skilled professionals who can provide a quality workforce. Furthermore, this study aims to offer important insights regarding how effectively NC II programs contribute to the region's economic growth by looking 2 at the employment rate, job placement, and career development and understanding how scholarship opportunities like TESDA influence accessibility and outcomes of vocational education, particularly in state universities like Central Mindanao University—providing insightful information for policymakers,