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GRACELDA T. PANGANTIHON,CoEUniversity of the Immaculate
ConceptionMater in Information Technology
SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Threats)Northlink Technological Institute
STRENGTH
Affordable and lowest tuition fee in Panabo
City
Accessible location
Attractive, conducive and clean school
building
Computer laboratories are internet connected
All qualifications under ICT Sector are TESDA
registered
Full-time faculty are qualified TESDA Trainers
Strong bond and a high level of interaction
between faculty and students
Competency-based training is implemented
(Self-paced learning) Wide Function Area
Dedicated Staff
Employee Commitment at Work
WEAKNESSES
Lack of marketing strategies (Promotion)
Library is not accessible for students
Insufficient books and other instructional
materials in the library and of the teachersthemselves
Not enough computer units for the laboratory
Lack of school development plan
No school policies / manual
Rooms are warm
Lack of trainings and seminars for faculty
development and upgrade of skills andknowledge
Low compensation rate for faculty.
No salary scale is implemented based on
qualifications, education and years of service.
Multi-function of employees (faculty and
staff)
Lack of linkages with other schools,
institutions and organizations
Lack of leadership training for students
Data processing at the registrar, cashier and
finance offices are done manually.
Expensive food at the canteen. School
supplies are not available at the canteen.
Inappropriate approach of some staff tostudents
Limited sports facilities
Weak workforce, Incompetent Leaders
Not Clear Job Description of Employees
OPPORTUNITIES
Increase of population
Computer and HRM laboratories and Function
Hall could generate additional income More conversations and
partnerships with
local employers and in abroad those in theprivate, nonprofit,
and public sectors sothat our students are more appealing
tothem.
More qualifications to offer under TESDA
Offer ladderized education
Apply for TESDA Assessment Center it could
generate additional income.
Training and development activities for the
workforce, invest or venture into otherbusiness to increase
revenue
THREATS
Risk of losing prominent faculty and staff for
genuinely better opportunities at otheruniversities or
colleges
Growing competition from nearby public
colleges and small private institutions
Economic Crisis or Downfall
Corruption
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STRATEGIESDecember 27, 2009
STRENGTH WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES SO STRATEGIESPursue opportunities that are a
goodfit to the companys strengths
Produce complete competency-
based learning materials for basic,common and core
competenciesper qualification
Apply for relevant programs /
qualifications that would cater theneeds of the community
Plan for marketing strategies to
promote the school laboratoriesand functions area for
additionalincome
-Apply for TESDA AssessmentCenter
- Short-Term programs- Catering and Small Functions
WO StrategiesOvercome weaknesses to pursueopportunities
Strengthen marketing strategies.
Transfer library to an accessible
area within the school building. Allocate enough funds for
books
and other learning materials. Allocate funds for additional
computers
THREATS ST STRATEGIESIdentify ways that the school can useits
strengths to reduce itsvulnerability to external threats
WT Strategies
Establish a defensive plan to preventthe weaknesses from making
ithighly susceptible to threats
