Work immersion program signed
THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) and a group of private sector leaders advising President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on economic policies on Thursday signed a deal to start a work immersion program for senior high school students.
The program seeks to facilitate a well-coordinated government-industry-academe job scheme, the agency and Private Sector Advisory Council said in a joint statement.
The public-private collaboration pushes an enhanced work immersion experience for students, more hours for students to learn skills aligned with industry standards, teacher training and job fairs and matching opportunities nationwide.
“This initiative aims to bridge the gap between theoretical education and practical industry experience, making students more attractive to potential employers,” they said. — Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza