Employment Competency of Graduates from Higher Vocational Colleges andUniversitiesBased on the Perspective of Enterprises' Needs Empirical Analysis

This study investigates the alignment between the employability skills of graduates from higher vocational colleges and universities and the needs of employers. A survey was conducted involving 33 employers and 367 students to assess the current demand for employability skills and the level of these skills among graduates. This study examines the core employability competencies based on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAO) model. The research further explores the match between the supply of graduates’ competencies and the demand from employers, utilizing the theory of person-organization fit. Additionally, a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach is employed to construct and analyze a model of factors influencing the core employability competencies of graduates. The findings provide valuable insights for society, educational institutions, and students, offering new perspectives on enhancing the employability of higher vocational graduates.