DepEd: Over 1K SHS graduates land jobs in nationwide job fairs
IN PHOTOS | Over 1,100 Senior High School graduates secure immediate employment through the dedicated Green Lanes provided during the nationwide Labor Day Job Fairs. Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlights this achievement as a vital step in enhancing the employability of K to 12 graduates and providing Filipino families with sustainable pathways out of poverty.
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At least 1,148 Senior High School (SHS) graduates were hired on the spot during nationwide Labor Day job fairs.
In a statement, Department of Education (DepEd) said the figure was drawn from around 11,000 SHS jobseekers who participated in simultaneous job fairs across the country, with officials citing the results as evidence that the curriculum is providing immediate pathways to employment.
“Layunin nating mas mapalawak pa ang mga oportunidad na ito upang bawat mag-aaral na magtatapos ng Senior High School ay may sapat na kakayahan at kumpiyansa na makakuha ng disenteng trabaho,” Education Secretary Sonny Angara said
DepEd credited the outcome to “green lanes” implemented in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), which allowed SHS graduates to bypass regular queues and proceed directly to application processes by presenting a school ID or certificate of completion.
DepEd said the Labor Day initiative builds on earlier job fairs under the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair, where more than 1,400 SHS and Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates were reportedly hired on the spot.
Around 5,900 participants were also provided free pre-employment documents, including National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and police clearances, under Republic Act No. 11261 or the First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act.
DepEd said these measures are intended to reduce barriers to employment and help ensure that finishing senior high school translates into improved economic opportunities for Filipino families.