Employability Enhancement of College Students Based on Explanatory Structural Modeling Approach

Abstract

Enhancing the employability of college students is a crucial endeavour in today's competitive job market. This study explores employability enhancement through the lens of Explanatory Structural Modeling (ESM), a robust analytical framework rooted in systems thinking and organizational behaviour theory. By synthesizing qualitative insights and quantitative analysis, they investigate the intricate interplay of individual attributes, educational interventions, institutional support mechanisms, and external environmental factors influencing students' employability trajectories. The findings highlight the importance of academic performance, soft skills development, industry exposure, and socio-economic contexts in shaping students' readiness for the workforce. Leveraging the analytical power of ESM, they delineate a comprehensive conceptual framework that elucidates the complex dynamics at play and offers actionable insights for stakeholders in higher education, policy, and industry. By adopting a holistic approach and integrating stakeholder perspectives, this study contributes to the burgeoning discourse on employability enhancement and underscores the imperative of collaborative efforts to empower students for success in an increasingly dynamic global labour market.