Developing Training Course for College Students to Improve Employability in Liuzhou China

Abstract

This research investigates the foundational information and data necessary to develop a training course aimed at improving the employability of students at Liuzhou Vocational and Technical College. Utilizing the Tyler Model along with Social Cognitive, Constructivist Learning, Experiential Learning, and Situated Learning theories, the study focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of the course. The research follows a three-phase approach: contextual analysis, course development, and implementation. The course, developed to address key employability skills, was evaluated through methods including documentary research, interviews, questionnaires, project presentations, pre- and post-tests, and statistical analysis with SPSS 23.0.

The results demonstrate that the course significantly enhanced students' teamwork, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, confirming its effectiveness in improving their employability. The course helped students better meet workplace demands and boosted their job market readiness. The study recommends refining the course to include more industry-relevant content, interactive learning, and personalized career guidance, while emphasizing the importance of ongoing teacher training. Future research should focus on comparative analyses of similar training courses and case studies on industry-specific skill development, highlighting the value of targeted employability training in vocational education.

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