Vocational Training, Family Support and Employment Success Among Young Adults with Disabilities in the Schools Division of Calamba City

Young adults with disabilities frequently have substantial obstacles in their journey to adulthood, especially regarding education, work, and independence. Restricted access to quality education, vocational training, and inclusive work possibilities, together with cultural stigma, worsens underemployment and social isolation. This study sought to investigate the correlations between vocational training, familial support, and career performance among young adults with disabilities in the Schools Division of Calamba City. A descriptive-correlational research approach was employed, encompassing 67 randomly selected participants from a total sample of 80 young adults with impairments. A validated and revised survey questionnaire was utilized to collect data on occupational training, familial assistance, and employment outcomes. Descriptive statistics indicated that 64.2% of respondents assessed their occupational training as satisfactory, whilst 70.1% reported substantial familial support. 59.7% of participants reported achieving employment success, either through stable or part-time positions. The Pearson correlation analysis indicated substantial positive correlations between occupational training and employment success (r = 0.61, p < 0.01), as well as between family support and work success (r = 0.58, p < 0.01). These findings indicate the necessity of fortifying vocational programs and augmenting family engagement to enhance employment outcomes for young adults with impairments.