ABSTRACT
This study entitled the Industry-Academe Partnership and Performance Level in Work Immersion of Senior High School Leaners in CALABARZON: Basis for Proposed SHS Work Immersion Framework was conducted to determine the industry-academe partnership and performance level in work immersion of senior high school learners in CALABARZON. Specifically, it sought to answer the subsequent questions such as; the level of the industry-academe partnership of SHS work immersion in CALABARZON in terms of industry to academe (market aligned courses, develop skilled manpower, solutions for concerns and operational approach) academe to industry (funding and Infrastructure, equal partnership, placements and feasible goals); the performance level of senior high school learners in work immersion in CALABARZON in terms of teamwork, communication, attendance and punctuality, productivity and resilience, initiative and proactivity, judgment and decision making, dependability and reliability, attitude and professionalism; the significant relationship between industry-academe partnership and the performance level of senior high school learners in work immersion in CALABARZON; and SHS work immersion framework related to industry-academe partnership and performance of senior high school learners can be proposed based on the result of the study.
The study employed the descriptive-correlational method of research and used purposive sampling techniques to select respondents, which included industry partners, work immersion teachers and SHS learners in CALABARZON. Data were analyzed using frequency and percentage distributions, weighted arithmetic mean, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient. The study results indicated no significant differences in partnership aspects among industry organizations or academe institutions, except for the impact of duration of operation on setting feasible goals. The relationship between Industry-Academe Partnership and SHS learner performance uncovers nuanced correlations, with placement quality linked to specific performance aspects.
The result of the research study paved the way for the emergence of the FSB Work Immersion Framework. This framework aims to better prepare students for their future careers and create a more enriching educational experience.
Keywords: Industry-Academe Partnership, SHS Performance Level, Work Immersion, CALABARZON Region
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