<![CDATA[This study was motivated by the importance of practice-based learning experiences in preparing education students for careers in the teaching profession, as well as variations in students' career readiness after completing the Teaching Assistance Program in Educational Units (AMSP). This study aimed to analyze the level of career readiness among students in the PTIK Study Program who had completed the AMSP Program and to examine the association between students' perceived experience in the AMSP Program and their career readiness for the teaching profession. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional correlational survey design was employed. The sample consisted of PTIK students who had completed the AMSP Program in 2025, recruited through convenience sampling based on their accessibility and availability. Data were collected using a valid and reliable Likert-scale questionnaire measuring students' perceived AMSP experience and career readiness for the teaching profession, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression. The results showed that career readiness for the teaching profession was predominantly high, with a substantial proportion of students also demonstrating very high readiness, reflecting adequate preparedness in areas such as pedagogical knowledge, classroom management, learner diversity, curriculum planning, assessment, and professional development. Students' perceived experience in the AMSP Program was found to be positively and significantly associated with their career readiness, indicating that students who reported stronger experiences and competencies gained through the program also tended to report higher levels of readiness for the teaching profession. These findings suggest that structured practical experiences such as AMSP may support prospective teachers' preparation for the profession, although the relationship should be interpreted as an association rather than a causal effect. The study contributes empirical evidence relevant to strengthening the design and implementation of teaching assistance programs within teacher education curricula.]]>
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