Career Aspirations Among Teacher Education and Maritime Students (TEAMS) at the University of Antique, Philippines

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed at assessing the career aspirations among teacher education and maritime students at the University of Antique, Philippines. The computer-processed statistics were frequency, percentage, means, and standard deviation for descriptive analysis, the t-test, and One-Way ANOVA for inferential analysis. Alpha level was set at .05. The study found that students' career aspirations were generally moderate. The students had shared the five highest career aspirations: achieving in their career is very important to them, being one of the best in their filed is important to them, becoming a leader in their job is very important to them, attaining leadership status in their career is important to them, and they want their work to have a lasting impact on their field. On the other hand, they also shared the five lowest career aspirations: planning to rise to the top leadership position of their organization or business, managing other employees when they are established in their career, becoming a leader in their career field, knowing that they will be recognized for their accomplishments in their field, and hoping to move up to a leadership position in their organization or business. A significant difference existed in the career aspirations among teacher education and maritime students when classified by age. However, no significant difference existed in the career aspirations among teacher education and maritime students when classified by college, gender, place of birth, and location. Therefore, one important implication that should be considered is bridging the gap between different age groups of students in their career aspirations through workshops and interventions targeted at students in general. They are to be exposed to a wide range of resources that relate to careers.