28/01/2026
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NAGTIPUNAN, QUIRINO โ To help students move smoothly from school to work, the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of LGU Nagtipunan, Quirino, conducted a career intervention on January 27, 2026.
The Career Development Support Program 2026 aims to address the โjob-skill mismatchโ by guiding Grade 10 and Grade 12 students toward academic and vocational tracks aligned with in-demand jobs in local and national labor markets.
The activity brought together experts from the Departments of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippine National Police (PNP), Municipal Civil Registry Office (MCRO), and the PESO Provincial Government of Quirino. who shared practical insights with students and their families on job trends, in-demand skills, and growing industries to better prepare them for employment.
โOur mission is to transform students from mere diploma holders into job-ready professionals capable of navigating the modern economy with confidence,โ said Ms. Vaneza Tobias of DOLE-QFO.
She further explained, โBy providing this strategic guidance now, we are empowering the youth to make informed educational and career decisions today, effectively shielding them from the long-term struggles of unemployment and underemployment.โ
Held at Nagtipunan National High School, the event served as a career guide that helped students align their skills and interests with industry needs, strengthening the connection between education and employment in the province.
The program featured workshops, career counseling, and skills-mapping activities to help students identify suitable career paths, with families encouraged to take part in the decision-making process.
Rey Arawag, PESO Manager of Nagtipunan, said that this forward-looking approach reflects the municipalityโs commitment to developing competent, adaptable, and future-ready graduates who can meet the demands of a changing labor market. /PEFM