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AHEAD

An international peer-reviewed
open-access journal

An international
peer-reviewed
open-access journal

The Department of Human and Family Development Studies (DHFDS) envisions being the National Institute in the study, advancement, and practice of transdisciplinary approaches toward enhancing human development and family studies.

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AHEAD Vol 2 No 2 Cover - Final
Pathways of Senior High School Graduates in the Philippines: A National Tracer Study
This comprehensive national tracer study offers insights into the educational and career journeys of the first wave of Senior High School (SHS) graduates in the Philippines who completed the K to 12 Basic Education Program in the 2017-2018 academic year. The study investigates four primary curriculum exits: higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, and middle-level skills development. Employing a probability sampling method, participants were selected from a diverse array of public schools across major regions, encompassing Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and the National Capital Region. Employing a holistic mixed-methods approach, the study wove together survey questionnaires with illuminating focus group discussions. The key findings from this study shed light on essential aspects of SHS graduates' experiences. Firstly, the choice of SHS track revealed that the Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL) track was the most popular, with the Academic track close behind, with personal intere...