HRMARS - This study to determine the proficiency of workplace attitudes skills among malaysian vocational college graduates based on employers’ perceptions. The research aligns with the national aspiration to develop skills by 2035. A quantitative approach was adopted using a four-point Likert scale questionnaire. The sample comprised 300 technical graduates selected through a two-stage cluster sampling method and 129 employers selected using purposive sampling. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings reveal a significant relationship between graduates gender and workplace attitudes and skills proficiency. A mean spider web analysis identified noticeable gaps between graduates’ self-assessments and employers’ evaluations, particularly in workplace attitudes skills. The results suggest the need for continuous enhancement of workplace attitudes skills competencies to ensure better alignment between vocational college graduates and industry expectations. This study provides practical implications for vocational institutions in strengthening employability attributes and supporting future workforce development.
Rahim et al. (Tue,) studied this question.