Study the Preparation for Entering the Labor Market of Students from Rajamangkala University of Technology ISAN, Nakhon Ratchasima

Abstract

The objective of this research is to study the preparation for entering the labor market of students from Rajamangala University of Technology ISAN, Nakhon Ratchasima. There are four groups of student joining this study. These groups include students from Engineering department; Survey Engineering department; Architecture department from Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, and students from Accounting department from Faculty of Business Administration. The data is collected from 2,348 students who will graduate year 2015 - 2016. The sample size was calculated from Taro Yamane formula using proportional stratified random sampling. The samples consisted of 342 students. The questionnaire survey was applied using the five-level rating scale. The data analyses consist of frequency, percentage, average, and standard deviation. The analysis results revealed that the overall preparation of students in Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Nakhon Ratchasima with the ASEAN labor market is in the moderate level (= 3.35). When considering each dimension, the results reveals that operational skills has the highest average level (= 4.09). The language and culture skills is at a moderate level (=2.60). When considering each items in the dimension, the results revealed that: 1) The operational skills: the item with highest average value is the focus on English language skills (listening - speaking) can be implemented in real practice (= 4.54), followed by the academic and professional programs (AD) which can enhance the readiness of work (= 4.53). The lowest average is practical training plan is in the moderate level (= 3.41). 2) Language and culture: the item with highest average is English ability was in the moderate level (= 2.72), followed by the item of student’s knowledge on ASEAN countries at the moderate level (= 2.62). Finally, the item with lowest average is a group of subjects on Science and Mathematics level (=3.74).