Research Details

SynergITzed (Synergy in Industrial Technology Graduates Development): Fostering Excellence in Industrial Technology Graduates through Research-Informed Career Development

MARK ALVIN D. BUENO, KENNETH C. DE LOS SANTOS, RUDYRICK S. CAYTO, ALDOUS DV. ASUNCION, ATHEN LEE D. DE LOS SANTOS

Category

Project

Status

On-going

Duration

Jan 1, 2026 -
Jan 1, 2030

Component Studies

  1. • Assessment of the Career Trajectories and Industry Readiness of the Industrial Technology Graduates for the 5 Past Years
  2. • Gaps Identification between Academic Training and Industry Expectations based on Employers Feedback and Alumni Insights
  3. • Development and Implementation of a Research-Informed Career Plan by Integrating Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship and Industry Specific Certifications
  4. • Synergy Creation among Stakeholders (Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Industry) for Sustained Career Mentoring and Graduate Support Program.
  5. • Policy Recommendation and Program Improvements in the Industrial Technology Curriculum and Career Services of the University

Expected Output

Product: 
  1. Research-informed Career Plan for Graduates. A structured and documented career plan incorporating soft skills and industry specific certifications. This could include workshops and mentoring programs. 
  2. Proposed Collaborative Framework for Career Mentoring and Graduate Support Program for Fresh Graduates. This may include framework detailing the roles, responsibilities, and processes for synergistic mentoring and support program on top of the university and college’s program.
Publication: 
The study’s results and outputs will be published. 

People Service: 
  1. Career Plan Program 
  2. Mentoring and Coaching Employing Initiatives 
Partnerships :
To expand the industry-academic partnership of MMSU-CIT from internship to employment, thus ensuring graduates gain practical experience and skills aligned with industry needs.