Guiding Futures: Agay NHS Holds Career Guidance Symposium for Grade 10 Learners

RTR, Agusan del Norte – August 28, 2025. The 2nd floor of the RTR Public Terminal was transformed into a hall of possibilities as Agay National High School (Agay NHS) conducted its Career Guidance Symposium for all Grade 10 students. The event aimed to help learners make informed decisions about their future academic tracks and career paths.

Organized as part of the school’s Career Guidance Program, the activity was spearheaded by Mr. Jayson Patalinghug and Ms. Mary Lou Manatad, Career Guidance Advocate of Agay NHS, with the full support of School Principal Mr. Elizalde S. Chavit.

Inspiring Choices for the Future

The symposium featured a dynamic line-up of speakers from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Agusan del Norte and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO). Among them were:

• Ms. Lovely Laudette Gamba, PESO Focal, DOLE-ADN

• Ms. Rosalind R. Sur, Administrative Aide I, PPESO ADN

• Ms. Jhan Mae S. Tigley, Administrative Staff, PPESO ADN

• Ms. Maricon L. Celiacay, PESO Manager, RTR

Each speaker shared valuable insights on career decision-making, labor market trends, and the importance of aligning one’s interests and skills with future opportunities. Discussions also highlighted the relevance of Senior High School tracks, employability skills, and career pathways available to the youth.

Empowering Learners Through Guidance

The symposium served as an avenue for Grade 10 learners to reflect on their aspirations and better understand the realities of the world of work. By bridging the gap between education and employment, the program sought to guide students in choosing the right Senior High School track that matches both their personal goals and the demands of society.

“Career guidance is not just about choosing a strand or track. It’s about discovering one’s potential and making purposeful choices,” shared Ms. Gamba in her talk.

The interactive sessions also allowed students to ask questions, enabling them to gain practical advice from professionals who directly engage with employment and labor opportunities.

A Shared Commitment

Principal Mr. Elizalde S. Chavit expressed his gratitude to DOLE and PESO for partnering with the school in molding future-ready learners. He emphasized that career guidance is a shared responsibility of the school, parents, and the community in preparing students for life beyond high school.

Meanwhile, Mr. Patalinghug and Ms. Manatad underscored that the activity reflects Agay NHS’s commitment to ensuring that students are not only academically equipped but also career-ready.

Moving Forward

The symposium ended with students expressing renewed motivation and a clearer sense of direction in their future endeavors. With the support of stakeholders and partners, Agay NHS continues to guide its learners in embracing opportunities and shaping their own success stories.

The Career Guidance Symposium 2025 was not just an event, but a milestone in Agay NHS’s mission to empower learners to dream, decide, and achieve.