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CMC Joins National Virtual Forum on Job Placement and Industry-Driven Employment

Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), through its Center for Job Placement (CJP), actively participated in the Virtual Discussion on the Role of Job Placement Officers in Public Employment Services and Industry-Driven Employment held on July 5, 2025, via Zoom. The virtual event convened higher education institutions, public employment service offices (PESOs), and career development professionals to explore the evolving roles of JPOs in bridging academic institutions with the rapidly changing world of work.

During the forum, participants discussed strategies for aligning curricular offerings with labor market trends, enhancing job placement systems, and fostering stronger partnerships with industries and government agencies. CMC’s CJP contributed insights on how the institution has been supporting graduates through career coaching, job fairs, alumni tracking, and skills development programs that respond to real-world employment needs.

The forum also emphasized the significance of collaborative and data-informed placement initiatives that ensure students and graduates are equipped with relevant competencies and career readiness. It highlighted the importance of employment officers not only as facilitators of job opportunities but also as key players in institutional planning and policy-making toward inclusive growth.

This initiative directly supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, which calls for promoting sustained, inclusive, and productive employment. Through active involvement in national conversations like this, CMC reaffirms its commitment to shaping graduates who are not only academically prepared but also industry-aligned, globally competitive, and empowered for lifelong success.

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