Implementing Guidelines for “HANDOG SA MGA KABATAAN SA KANILANG PAGTATAPOS” Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL EMPLOYMENT

Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT

Part 1 THE PROGRAM Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT “HANDOG SA MGA KABATAAN SA KANILANG PAGTATAPOS” is a new program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) which adopts a new strategy in providing employment assistance to the 2008 graduates in the secondary and collegiate level. This new strategy consolidates in one program package: the career advocacy/guidance and pre-employment counseling services the jobs fair component of the job search assistance services.

Part 1 THE PROGRAM Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT Handog derives from the traditional practice in the conduct of job fair wherein jobs are offered to the applicants/jobseekers in “smorgasboard” manner, i.e. all job vacancies are announced in one venue. Under the new approach, a job fair by occupation will be undertaken where companies needing similar skills requirements for their job vacancies will be grouped and invited schools which shall serve as venue for the job fair for a particular occupation. Thus, with this approach, job search will be easier and less costly for the graduates.

Part 1 THE PROGRAM Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES 1.Assist college and high school graduates in their job search through job fairs conducted in schools and universities; 2. Impart information on job requirements, job hunting/interview tips, skills training/upgrading services, etc; and 3.Provide information to high school graduates on career options and their requirements.

Part 1 THE PROGRAM Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT TARGET PARTICIPANTS 1.New graduates in the secondary and collegiate level seeking employment; and 2. New graduates in the secondary level who need career guidance to pursue degrees/courses.

Part 1 THE PROGRAM Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT MENU OF SERVICES 1.For new graduates seeking employment: job search assistance services through the jobs fair pre-employment counseling 2. For new graduates in the secondary level who need career guidance to pursue degrees/courses. career advocacy/guidance

Part 1 THE PROGRAM Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT TARGET VENUE Schools, Colleges, Universities PROGRAM DURATION The program shall be launched between March and April 2008 and shall become a regular activity conducted nationwide every year particularly during or immediately after the graduation period.

Part 1 THE PROGRAM Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT IMPLEMENTING AGENCY The DOLE Regional Offices (ROs) with their City/Provincial/District Field Offices The Public Employment Service Office shall take the lead in implementing this program.

Part 1 THE PROGRAM Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS Heads and Guidance Counselors of schools, colleges and universities Private Recruitment and Placement Agencies (PRPA’s) Employer’s Groups

Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT

Part 2 PROGRAM MECHANICS Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT 1.The DOLE Regional Offices shall coordinate with schools and universities as well as the PRPA’s and employers’ groups and make arrangements for the conduct of the two-day activity. The following information should be obtained: Type of participating graduates (from schools) Job vacancies/job orders (from PRPA’s/employers) 2. The date for the activity shall be set anytime from March to April 2008 and confirmed with the participating partners/institutions.

Part 2 PROGRAM MECHANICS Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT 3. New graduates who seek employment shall be grouped by occupation to undergo the process of job interview and selection. 4. The two (2) day activity shall have the following components: First Day  Career Guidance/Appreciation Session Labor Market Situationer – includes topics on labor supply and labor demand trends, occupations highly in demand, career choice, degree/course requirements.

Part 2 PROGRAM MECHANICS Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT  Pre-employment Counseling Session Tips in applying for a job/job interview Skills training and upgrading to meet the demand Work / job appreciation Second Day A Job Fair shall be conducted for the new graduates (secondary or collegiate) who are seeking employment. Job vacancies/job orders indicating job/hiring requirements to be provided by participating employers and PRPAs shall be displayed for viewing.

Part 2 PROGRAM MECHANICS Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT 5.The DOLE ROs shall monitor the activity and provide a report to the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE). 6.The BLE shall monitor and evaluate all the activities in the regions relative to the implementation of the program. It shall submit a national evaluation report/Program Assessment Report to the following office: Office of the Secretary through the Undersecretary for Employment copy furnish the Undersecretary for Policy, Program and International Relations Undersecretary for Labor Standard and Social Protection and the Planning Service

Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT REPORTING FORM NCR Adamson University March 12,2008 Call Center Job Fair/ Employment Counseling Mapua InstituteMarch 13,2008 Engineering Job Fair of Technology Employment Counseling Jose Abad Santos March 14,2008 Career Counseling SPES Program Orientation CAR University of Baguio March 13,2008 Call Center Job Fair/ Employment Counseling CENTRAL VISAYAS Cebu Doctors College March 19,2008 Nursing Job Fair/ Employment Counseling

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Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT REGION FORM

Department of Labor and Employment BUREAU OF LOCAL AND EMPLOYMENT