Why tracer study

Figure 1 shows that the probability of the unemployment rate was high in the first months, which relatively decreases when the duration of graduate increases. The mean duration of unemployment in statistics graduates at Bahir Dar University was The mean duration of time unemployed of male and female for statistics graduates was The average duration of time for the unemployed female graduates was higher than male graduates.

The mean duration of unemployed statistics graduates was 5. Grouped cumulative grade point average CGPA of graduates and the duration of unemployed were statistically insignificant, based on log-rank test Table 3. This means grouped cumulative grade point average has no effect on the duration of unemployment among statistics graduates.

Table 3 displays the length of job search among statistics graduates from up to from Bahir Dar University. Statistics graduates of and years were unemployed up to six months after graduation, whereas graduates of and years were unemployed up to one year after graduation. This implies that the majority of statistics graduates are able to secure jobs within a year period and the responsiveness of the labor market to accommodate graduates as fast as possible as well.

This is also considered as long-term unemployment among graduates. Basically, long-term unemployment indicates poverty. Long-term unemployment has a number of socioeconomic, political, and moral consequences UNDP, It reflects the failure to make use of an important factor of production, labor, for fostering economic growth UNDP, Besides, unemployment results with different crises, for instance, in Ethiopia, structural unemployment and widespread poverty, were believed to be the basis for the riots and violent demonstrations by youths and unemployed graduates in Addis Ababa in April , upsetting the seemingly peaceful and stable political situation.

The incident resulted in many deaths and destruction of property worth millions of dollars [ 9 ]. In Table 3 the value shows that the duration of the unemployment in different years of graduates and gender of graduates were statistically significant. This means the hazard of time unemployed for a different year of graduation and gender of graduates are statistically significant. Table 4 presents the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes of graduates, which were requirements for their professional.

Table 4 shows the course was taken at university while they were working. Most of the graduates had agreed that the statistics courses were given at the university where they applied for the job. One-sample t -test displayed in Table 4 showed the courses provided at the university were statistically important for their work. This means that the graduates responded to the courses taken at university qualified for doing work. The details of each measurement that is used to qualify their work are given in Table 4.

Graduates also believed that the courses offered by the department is capable of demonstrating conceptual knowledge and specific technical skills related to their work performed in a better way. Most of the graduates thought that they possessed basic computing skills and that related technologies are necessary to perform their tasks. For participating in the study, only 3 3.

The acquired computer skills from the university were important for their work. The use of qualitative and quantitative information to solve problems and assess the validity of the conclusion is discussed here.

The graduates supposed that the courses offered the by the department were skillful. The research skills for graduates were adequate or better Table 4. The graduates believed that to have adequate or better for planning and organization skills, priority setting skills and performing tasks accurately Table 4. The graduates who reported the employability skills, namely, to solve the decision-making problem, to review based on the fact, to provide research skills, and to work with the colleagues in an effective manner, were competent.

However, competence on reading and speak English briefly explained to do work express ideas in writing, knowledge of the field, and knowledge-related work was rated moderate. Moreover, it was presented also in this study that same group of employees demonstrated a satisfactory contextual performance.

In general, the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes of statistics graduates were found to be better. The graduate reported in Table 5 that their study field helps them to do work. The great number of graduates rate that the study filed stated in Table 5 aids to perform good work.

The benefit of the study field to do work was statistical significance based on one-sample t -test see one-sample t -test. Almost all statistics graduates acquired knowledge and skill in Bahir Dar University were good workers. Regarding the rate of usefulness of the field to work, most of the graduates reported agree and very agree. This means that the study field was useful to perform well.

Table 5 shows the extent of the value of the acquired competencies, skills, and knowledge in the university in the occupation. The data proved that their acquired knowledge and knowledge during their college life were highly useful and relevant to their present jobs and statistically significant. Table 5. As a result, Table 6 indicates the rank of importance of the courses during a academics till their work.

The respondents rated from 1 up to 5 for the importance of prior education in the present job. The major courses and research-related courses were assigned the first rank based on the importance of their work. The table shows that Of the graduates who responded, 60 or Most of In this study, most graduates responded to have the quality of education in the statistics department. When the respondent was asked about the knowledge of the teacher, the majority of respondents 69 Quality of education is important for better learning outcomes for the job, and the delivery of education is one of the effective measurements of education quality.

A good quality curriculum not only prescribes what should be taught and learnt in the various subjects and grade or stage levels. The result indicates the quality of education delivery courses by major and common courses teachers. The graduates rated that the major courses teachers delivered in a better way compared to common courses teachers. This tracer study or graduate survey is a collaborative work of the college researchers from 6 departments.

Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the employability and competency of statistics graduates. The study revealed that 14 or Among employed graduates, The mean duration of unemployment for statistics graduates at Bahir Dar University was Whereas some of the weaknesses were addressed by the delivered courses teachers, the department is creating collaboration with employer organization and identifying their needs to look at a curriculum again in view of these findings and identifying areas that can still be strengthened.

A considerably high percentage of respondents are employed in a government organization. Their present job, mostly professional in nature, was also their first job and relevant to their degree.

It took only a moderate period for most graduates to land a job. The study revealed that there was a high percentage of unemployed graduates.

The department should make a linkage with different governmental organizations and NGOs. The BDU must continually aspire for graduates to be provided with relevancy and effectiveness of work to escalate their employment. The data used to support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request. A tracer study or graduate survey is a survey in written or oral form of graduates from educational institutions, which takes place sometime after graduation or the end of the training.

The subjects of a tracer study can be manifold, but common topics include questions on study progress, the transition to work, work entrance, job career, use of learned competencies, current occupation, and bonds to the education institution school, center, and university [ 10 ]. This investigation was conducted according to the principles expressed in the Declaration of Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. It was approved by the research ethics committee at the Bahir Dar University.

This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Article of the Year Award: Outstanding research contributions of , as selected by our Chief Editors.

Read the winning articles. Journal overview. Special Issues. Academic Editor: Gwo-Jen Hwang. Received 28 Sep Accepted 13 Nov Published 03 Jan Abstract An aspect of quality in higher education is the quality of the outcomes achieved.

Introduction Tracer studies or graduate survey is a means of maintaining curriculum relevance and providing targeted benefits to graduates to enhance the marketability of educational programs. Methodology The study population consisted of the sample a statistics graduates between and years. Study Variable The dependent variable for this study was the employability of graduates employed and unemployed. Data Analysis The data gathered were tallied, analyzed, and interpreted.

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