Abstract
Work immersion programs in senior high schools face significant administrative challenges, including inefficient manual processes and poor student-placement matching. This study developed and evaluated Workify, a data analytics-driven management system designed to streamline work immersion administration in Philippine secondary education. The system integrates automated matching algorithms, real-time progress tracking, and dashboard analytics to enhance operational efficiency and alignment with industry needs. Following the Scrum methodology, Workify was developed through iterative phases: (1) requirements gathering with stakeholders, (2) user-centered design, (3) agile development using MERN stack, (4) rigorous testing (287 unit tests, 92% coverage), and (5) phased deployment. A mixed-methods evaluation was conducted with 50 participants (20 IT professionals, 30 end-users). Technical quality was assessed via ISO/IEC 25010, yielding an overall score of 3.96/5 ("Very Good"), with particular strengths in security (4.12) and usability (4.10). User acceptance, measured by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), showed strong adoption potential (mean=3.88/5), especially for perceived usefulness (4.01). Results demonstrated Workify's effectiveness in reducing placement mismatches by 40% and processing time by 17%. The system aligns with four Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 4 (Quality Education) through enhanced experiential learning, SDG 8 (Decent Work) via improved school-to-industry transitions, SDG 9 (Industry Innovation) by digitizing immersion management, and SDG 17 (Partnerships) through strengthened stakeholder collaboration. While the system achieved its primary objectives, longitudinal studies are recommended to assess sustained impact. Workify presents a viable model for modernizing work immersion programs through data-driven decision making, with potential applicability across similar educational contexts.
