Status of Technical-Vocational Livelihood – Home Economics (TVL-HE) Tourism Promotion Service Track

This study assessed the TVL-HE Tourism Promotion Services offering at Buhatan Integrated National School, Division of Sorsogon City. It focused on various program aspects such as enrollment, learning resources, budget utilization, linkages, teacher qualifications, dropout rate, number of graduates, and TESDA NC Passers. The study utilized a qualitative research design involving TVL-HE TPS senior high school students, non-TVL-HE TPS students, and participants from Buhatan National High School through open-ended questionnaires and documentary analysis to identify thematic categories.Findings revealed significant fluctuations in enrollment, suggesting varying student interest potentially influenced by program promotion effectiveness. The program benefits from a diverse array of gradually acquired educational tools but faces challenges with budget management consistency and limited external linkages, which could restrict learning opportunities. Despite these issues, the program maintains a stable set of qualified teachers and has shown improvements in dropout rates. However, there are considerable fluctuations in the number of graduates and a significant decline in TESDA NC Passers, pointing to potential shortcomings in curriculum alignment or exam preparation.Conclusions drawn indicate that while the program is equipped with necessary resources and qualified teachers, inconsistencies in popularity, appeal, resource acquisition, and financial management could impact its sustainability. The decision-making process for students is complex, influenced by financial, resource-related, personal, and societal factors, with strategies identified to overcome these challenges.Recommendations include enhancing marketing strategies to stabilize enrollment, regularly updating learning resources to ensure relevance, strengthening financial planning, expanding network linkages, and diversifying faculty expertise. Additionally, a comprehensive improvement strategy is proposed to address both internal program aspects and external factors, such as financial accessibility and societal perception, to make the program more accessible, relevant, and appealing to a broader audience. This involves aligning the curriculum more closely with industry demands and modern career paths, improving visibility, and enhancing the perceived value of the program.