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ABSTRACT

The study examined the job fulfillment and professional growth as correlates of job performance of business education graduates in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. Correlation approach was used for the study. Rivers State was the site of the research. A total of 1,587 Business Education graduates from various Rivers State institutions made up the population. Simple balloting was used in selecting a sample size of 319 which was obtained from a population of 1587. In order to gather primary data, a structured questionnaire was utilized tittled “Job Performance of Business Education Graduates Questionnaire (JPBEGQ) and “Career Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ) were the names of the tool. Face and content validity was used. The reliability of the instrument was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. The study questions and hypotheses were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment Relationship Coefficient. The study revealed that that graduates of business education programs at Rivers State's postsecondary institutions will benefit from enhanced opportunities for professional development in order to enhance their performance on the job. The study concluded that job fulfillment plays a vital role in the professional growth and job performance of Business Education graduates in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. A fulfilling job enhances motivation, commitment, and productivity, leading to continuous skill development. Professional growth opportunities, such as training and career advancement, contribute to higher job satisfaction. When graduates feel valued and challenged, they are more likely to excel in their roles. One of the recommendations made was that in order to boost job satisfaction, encourage graduates to fully apply their skills, and improve job performance, tertiary institutions in Rivers State should regularly assess and create job roles that align with the skills, values, and career goals of Business Education graduates.

KEYWORD: Job Fulfillment, Professional Growh, Job Performance, Business Education Graduates, Tertiary Institutions and Rivers State