Section 6. Implementation Schedule (Three Term Calendar)
National Kick off of Career Guidance; Career Guidance Activities (Career Talk: Planning/Pathing, Business/Entrepreneurship Expos, College and Middle Level Skills Fairs); Issuance of NCAE Results and Interpretation; Orientation for Career Consultation and Counseling; Conduct of Training for Learners (Goal Setting, Networking Skills, Self Assessment); Actual Career Consultation and Counseling
Second Term
Actual Career Consultation and Counseling (continuation); Career Guidance Activities on SHS Tracks and Strands; Career Expo; SHS Tracks and Strands Orientation; Labor Market Information Dissemination; Career Planning Activities
Third Term
Career Guidance Activities (Schools with SHS Programs, Labor Market Information, Scholarships); Actual Career Consultation and Counseling; SHS Early Registration; Career Planning/Pathing Culmination
Section 7. Key Activities
During Career Guidance Week (scheduled within the Second Term or may vary the school intensifies awareness campaigns, career fairs, and orientation activities on the SHS program. The SHS program shall also be discussed during Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings with parents, teachers, local officials, and other stakeholders.
DepEd shall provide regional Labor Market Information to schools to help students in choosing their tracks. PESO and DOLE shall provide updated LMI on in demand jobs, hard to fill positions, and emerging industries. LMI dissemination shall be conducted during the First and Second Terms.
The National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) results shall be interpreted to guide learners in choosing their SHS track. The DepEd shall issue an interpretation manual to help guidance counselors and career advocates effectively use NCAE results. NCAE interpretation shall be conducted during the First Term.