• Josephine Francia Rivero – Villanueva, PhD, LlB, EdD.
• Juan O. Cruz, Jr., PhD.
• Michael N. Nolasco, PhD.

This study determined the influence of Competencies, Skills, and Values (CSV) on the perceived benefits of Graduates of Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) programs in Naga College Foundation, Inc. (NCF) – School of Graduate Studies (GS) from Class 2017–2018 to Class 2023–2024. Specifically, it determined the following questions: (1) the competencies and skills developed by the MAEd Graduates of Naga College Foundation, Inc. along communication skills; human relations skills; problem-solving skills; information technology skills; critical thinking skills; and research; (2) the perceived values developed by the MAEd Graduates of Naga College Foundation, Inc. in terms of quality, excellence, service, and truth; (3) the perceived benefits gained by the MAEd graduates in terms of students’ employability and promotion; (4) the relationship between the competencies, skills, and values (CSV) and the perceived benefits in terms of employability and promotion of Graduates of NCF; (5) the extent of influence of competencies, skills, and values (CSV) on the perceived benefits in terms of employability and promotion of Graduates of NCF; and (6) the employability program proposed for MAEd students based on the results of the study. The study utilized descriptive-correlational methods. The respondents of the study were the 50 graduates of Masteral degree from different majors from school year 2017–2024. The study utilized a researcher-made questionnaire, and the data gathered were treated using Weighted Mean, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, and Coefficient of Determination. The major findings were: (1) the competencies and skills developed by the graduates along communication was 3.55, human relations (WM=3.82), problem solving (WM=3.64), information technology (WM=3.64), critical thinking (WM=3.58), research (WM=3.45) and an overall weighted mean was 3.612; (2) the perceived values in terms of quality got a WM=3.73, excellence (WM=3.68), service (WM=3.70), truth (WM=3.68) and an overall WM of 3.70; (3) the status of the MAEd Graduate along employment opportunities got a WM of 3.86 while on promotion got an AWM of 3.84; (4) data revealed that competencies, skills, and values of MAEd graduates show low to high positive correlations with promotion and employment, with r-values ranging from 0.26 to 0.70 and p-values from 0.00 to 0.04, indicating statistically significant relationships across most variables; (5) most competencies and values have very weak influence on promotion and employment (r² = 6.76%–17.64%), except for Critical Thinking, which shows a notably higher influence (r = 0.67–0.70, r² = 44.89%–49%); and (6) NCF’s MAEd program proposes to effectively equip graduates with key skills and values that contribute to strong employment outcomes and career advancement. The major conclusions were: (1) the MAEd graduates from NCF have developed strong competencies in human relations, problem-solving, and information technology; (2) the perceived values, including quality, excellence, service, and truth were also highly rated; (3) the status of MAEd graduates from NCF showed positive outcomes in both employment opportunities and promotion and are generally well-positioned in the job market and have favorable prospects for career advancement; (4) results confirmed that competencies like critical thinking and problem solving, along with values such as truth, service, and quality, are significantly related to better promotion and employment prospects for MAEd graduates; (5) critical thinking is the only competency with a substantial impact on both promotion and employment, while other skills and values show limited influence; and (6) continued enhancement of skills development, value integration, and career support services will sustain and further strengthen the success of MAEd graduates in the job market.

"COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND VALUES OF MASTER GRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARS THE EMPLOYABILITY AND PROMOTION OF GRADUATES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 7, page no.d122-d139, July-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2507316.pdf

"COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND VALUES OF MASTER GRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARS THE EMPLOYABILITY AND PROMOTION OF GRADUATES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 7, page no. ppd122-d139, July-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2507316.pdf