This study aimed to investigate students engagement in work immersion, and challenges in Technical Vocational and Livelihood Program in Food and Beverages in Zamboanga City. The study were two hundred fifty-seven (257) senior high school students of the four schools of Zamboanga City Division. The study employed the descriptive-quantitative research design. The findings revealed that the students of Technical Vocational and Livelihood Program specialized in Food and Beverages had   high level of engagement in Communication Skills, Work Ethic, Teamwork Skills, Skill Development and Performance. However, they are challenged by Teamwork Skills and Communication Skills. There is a significant relationship between the level of students engagement and the challenges faced by the students in the TVL program in food and beverage.  Senior High School Students must take advantage of the challenging aspects of the food and beverage program to enhance skill development, performance evaluation, work ethic, communication skills, and teamwork skills for personal growth and future career readiness.

Challenges in Food and Beverages