THE ROLE OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INFLUENCING THE TERENGGANU GRADUATE JOB MARKET

Abstract

As the unemployment rate among Malaysian graduates rises, the issue of graduate employability is becoming increasingly important and frequently discussed. This issue is becoming more contentious by the year because it not only affects graduates, but it can also cause a country's economy to lack young manpower to develop the country. Work skills are now crucial to a company's or industry's success and growth. The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) identified five issues in 2012: a lack of skills, a lack of work experience, a mismatch between industry demands and graduates' field of study, a lack of ability to speak properly in English, and some graduates' unfavorable attitude toward employment. As a result, the purpose of this study is to ascertain the level of employability of graduates influenced by the educational system, as well as the factors that influence employability. Furthermore, the purpose of this research is to make recommendations and suggestions for improving the educational system based on the integration of skills and academics. The study's findings revealed that gender, age, working period, education, and current employment all have an impact on employability and the role of the education system. As a result, the government should improve the quality of higher education and skill institutes so that existing employment opportunities can meet students' needs and desires, and education can be of global standard.