Title: Entrepreneurial Mindset and Career Readiness of Senior High School Students
Authors: Herelyn G. Oconer, Grace T. Flores, EdD,
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Pages: 154-159
Publication Date: 2026/02/28
Abstract:
This study examined the relationship between entrepreneurial mindset and career readiness among Senior High School students enrolled in the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand in selected public and private schools in Butuan City. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed. Data were gathered from Grade 11 and Grade 12 ABM students during Academic Year 2025-2026 using a validated and reliable structured questionnaire adapted from the Entre Comp Framework and the NACE Career Readiness Competency Model. The sample was selected through cluster sampling, with the population stratified by school type (public and private) and grade level. Descriptive statistics were used to determine levels of entrepreneurial mindset and career readiness, and Spearman's rank-order correlation was applied to analyze differences and relationships among variables. Findings revealed that the entrepreneurial mindset is a significant determinant of career readiness among Senior High School students. Risk tolerance, innovation orientation, and proactiveness showed strong associations with employability-related competencies such as communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, and collaboration, but exhibited limited relationships with academic performance. The results indicate that entrepreneurial traits are more strongly aligned with career preparedness than with academic achievement, highlighting the importance of integrating entrepreneurship-oriented and experiential learning approaches to better prepare students for future career demands.