CatSU equips future graduates with essential Labor Skills through Comprehensive Seminar Workshop

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CatSU equips future graduates with essential Labor Skills through Comprehensive Seminar Workshop

The Catanduanes State University Alumni Relation Services, and Office of Student Scholarship, Financial Assistance, Career Development and Placement Services, led by Prof. Maricel S. Cariaso and Dr. Gemma M. Samas, respectively, conducted a Labor Education Seminar Workshop for Graduating Students of Academic Year 2022-2023.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Alumni Coordinator collaborated to organize the seminar workshop. The objective was to prepare graduating students to enter the workforce and familiarize them with employment facilitation, workers' protection, and social security coverage for employees.

Held at the university gymnasium on April 3, 2023, the first in a series of workshops kicked off with the College of Engineering and Architecture as the audience. The seminar for graduating students in the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) programs commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Samas, followed by an inspirational message delivered by Engr. Pedro R. Arcilla Jr., Dean of CEA.

Engr. Arcilla believes that the career guidance workshop can provide students with practical support in areas such as resume writing, interview skills, and job search strategies. He added that we need to help students make a successful transition into the workforce and achieve their goals.

Notable resource speakers for the day's workshop included Engr. Frank Mendoza from Zeniark Philippines Consulting Corp., Engr. Robert Joshua M. Valeza from JCC Construction and Supply, and Engr. Alyssa T. Tomagan from DICT MIMAROPA, all alumni of the institution.

The afternoon sessions featured an interview with CEA Guidance Facilitator, Engr. Nanette M. Valeza. Prof. Cariaso, also the PESO Manager, provided a short orientation with a discussion on the Alumni FAA Membership fee and Alumni ID.

"Leveraging career guidance for our students can definitely help in acquiring the knowledge, information, skills, and experience necessary to identify career options and narrow them down to make one career decision. This career decision then results in their social, financial, and emotional well-being throughout," Prof. Cariaso shared.

Afternoon speakers included Mr. Danilo B. Balilo and Ms. Lorraine Del Valle from the Department of Labor and Employment, Catanduanes.

The speakers expressed their commitment to assisting students by offering customized, unbiased, and prompt guidance and resources, enabling them to make well-informed choices about their futures. They aimed to present a better understanding of various career opportunities, including details on diverse sectors, job positions, and the necessary abilities and qualifications needed to excel in specific fields.

The closing remarks were delivered by Engr. Mark D. Rojas and concluded with a Unity Dance by the participants.

The series of Labor Education Seminar workshops will continue and are scheduled in May to June for all expected 2,550 graduating students from all programs, including CatSU Panganiban Campus. #CIV