Analysis of Students’ Awareness Toward The Importance of Mastering English Skill for Their Future Career

Authors

  • Muchammad Sofyan Firmansyah Public Sector Accounting, Politeknik Harapan Bersama, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24114/tj.v14i2.67385

Keywords:

English Proficiency, Student Awareness, Vocational Education, Future Career

Abstract

This research investigates the awareness level of students in Politeknik Harapan Bersama regarding the importance of mastering English skills, specifically in the context of future career development. Using a structured questionnaire administered to 42 students from various departments, the results reveal a generally low level of awareness and motivation toward English language acquisition for professional advancement. Reliability and validity analyses were conducted, including Cronbach's alpha, item-total correlation, and p-value t-tests. The findings underline the urgent need for targeted interventions and curriculum reforms to enhance English proficiency and awareness among vocational learners.

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Published

2025-06-26

How to Cite

Muchammad Sofyan Firmansyah. (2025). Analysis of Students’ Awareness Toward The Importance of Mastering English Skill for Their Future Career. TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning, 14(2), 125–133. https://doi.org/10.24114/tj.v14i2.67385

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