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PAASA REGION 14THANNUAL CONVENTIONAND STUDENT LEADERS CONGRESS

Dr. Kit BonnetFebruary 6, 2014


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Employability in the

Marketplace set of achievements

skills, understanding andpersonal attributes that makesgraduates more likely to gain

employment and be successfulin their chosen occupationswhich benefits themselves, theworkforce, the community andthe economy

(Yorke and Knight, 2006).

to choose and secureoccupations in which one canbe satisfied and successful

(Dacre Pool & Sewell, 2007).

evident if a person iscapable of acquiring andkeeping her/his work, andif s/he is able to move self-sufficiently in the industry

(Hillage and Pollard (1998,cited in Pool & Sewell,2007.


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Employability SkillsAustralia 2009

Communication TeamworkProblem solving

Planning and organizing Initiative and Enterprise

Self-managementLearning

Technology


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Philippine Development Plan 2013-2016

Global CompetitivenessIndex 2013-2014

Advanced Overall competitiveness

from 65thto 59th

Ethics and corruptionfrom 135thto 87th

Remained uncompetitivein

Seaport infra at 116th

Airport infra at 113th

Labor market at 100th

Global Gender Gap Index

Overall rank 5th Asia and the Pacific 1st

Educational Attainment 1st

Health and survival 1st


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Philippine Standing in the

PDP 2013-2016DOLE Data Dec 2013

GDP 7.5%

unemployed 6.5%Oct 2013

12.8%Oct 2012

underemployed 20%

Unemployed youth 47.5% 17-20 yrs old

100,ooo job vacancies 80,0000 jobapplicants

MISMATCH


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NEEDS IMPROVEMENT ON GRADUATES

English proficiency Critical thinking Computer skills literacy Lack of competencies Lack of license

Location/ work sked problems Service orientation Work abroad

DOST, Sec Montejo, Dec 2013

Presentation skills Analytical Skills Non-compliance Integrative skills Communication skills

Bonnet, 2012

Loyalty Commitment

Self Image

Overconfidence Too assertive Impatience Job title conscious Unrealistic salary demand

Retention


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Quality Assurance Philippine Quality

Framework

Coherent national andinternationalbenchmarks

Supports mobility oflabor

Competitiveness

ASEAN QualificationReference Framework

Mutual recognitionamong ASEANcountries


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ASEAN COMMUNITY In 2007, ASEAN

celebrated its 40thanniversary since itsinception, and 30 yearsof diplomatic relationswith the United States.

26 August 2007, ASEANfree trade agreements withChina, Japan, South Korea,

India, Australia and NewZealand by 2013.

November 2007 theASEAN members signedthe ASEAN Charter, aconstitution governingrelations among theASEAN members and

established ASEAN as aninternational legal entity.


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AEC FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES Mutual respect for the

independence,sovereignty, equality,territorial integrity, andnational identity of allnations

The right of every Stateto lead its nationalexistence free fromexternal interference,subversion or coercion

Non-interference ininternal affairs

Settlement of differencesor disputes in a peacefulmanner

Renunciation of the

threat or use of force Effective regional

cooperation


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AEC Characteristics & Elements Single market and

production base Free flow of goods

Free flow of services

Free flow of investment

Freer flow of capital

Free flow of skilledlabour


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ACTION AREAS in Education i. Enhance cooperation among ASEAN University Network

(AUN) members to increase mobility for both students andstaff within the region;

ii. Develop core competencies and qualifications forjob/occupational and trainers skills required in the priorityservices sectors (by 2009); and in other services sectors(from 2010 to 2015); and

iii. Strengthen the research capabilities of each ASEAN

Member Country in terms of promoting skills, jobplacements, and developing labour market informationnetworks among ASEAN Member Countries.


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Labor Supply DOLE/ Bureau of Local Employment, 2013

Working age Population

2020 111.5 M 2015 102.8 M

2010 93.9 M


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Labor Supply: Education and Training

Top 5 academicdisciplines with mostnumber of graduates AY2012-13

Medical and allied

Education Science andTeacher Training

IT related disciplines

Engineering andTechnology

Maritime

TVET

TESDA assessed andcertified nationwide968,535 and 830,458

workers, respectively

The number of certifiedworkers has increased

annually by 18.2 %


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Labor Supply: Licensed Professionals Number of licensed professionals reached almost 3.6

million

Only more than 2 million or 58% are considered activeor have registered and renewed their professionallicense


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Employment Prospects In-demand

Occupations

Mechanical engineer

Machine operator

Production crew

Machinist

Tinsmith

Tile setter Plumber

Welder

AutoCad Operator

Carpenter Electrician

Rigger

Welder


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Hard-to-fill Occupations Transport and Logistics

Air conditioning technician Fiber glass applicator

CNC Machinist

Painter

Heavy equipment operator Aircraft Mechanic

Instrumentation

Landscape artist

Legal transcriptionist

Mason

Materials engineer

Nutritionist

Veterinarian

System analyst

Accountant

Agriculturist Accounting staff

Cashier

Civil engineer

Chemical engineer

Computer programmer

Electrical engineer

Electrical Technician

Florist

Food Technologist

Forester

Geodetic engineer

Herbologist

HR Manager


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Whats in the ASEAN for

Student Leaders


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1. A leader knows the value of PREPARATION

10% of time spent in preparationsaves

90% of effort in implementation.

Chance favorsthe prepared.


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Course choice-Study the demandin the market and

align it with yourstrength andinterest.

Study hard. Getgood grades.


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Get involved in projects and schoolactivities.

Attend career talks. Take your OJT

seriously. Get a part-time job.


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Visiting corporatewebsites

Start early! Research the differentcompanies heavily hiring yourspecialization. Start by


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Check CompanyProfiles atONLINE

PORTALS likeJobStreet.com;Jobsdb.com, etc.


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2. Let your RESUMEget your foot in the door!

Understand what isimportant to the Employer.

Write your resume tohighlight accordingly, andcustomize per applicationwhen needed.


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Highlight your Achievements: Academic honors

Awards for reports/ papers

Officer/ project lead post fororganizations/ communities

Sports achievements

Working student

OJT Project Achievements

Family Role RelatedAchievements


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Watch Tips at


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3. Use your Interview to seal the

deal.

Come early with all necessarydocuments (extra CV,transcript of records,pictures)

Make sure you have studiedthe position and companybeforehand.

Prepare for frequently askedquestions; practice- remaintruthful.

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deal.

Cite specific examples thatdisplay attitudes and skillssought for by Employers.

Also prepare for specificexamples of failures/mistakes and focus your

answer on how you used thelearning to improve this.

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Be confident. Its okay to ask

questions about the

Company, theposition you areapplying for.


deal.


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1. A leader knows the valueof PREPARATION

2. Let your RESUME getyour foot in the door!

3. Use your Interview toseal the deal.


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Ten ways to be happy at work

1.Choose to Be Happy atWork

2. Do Something YouLove Every Single Day

3. Take Charge of YourOwn Professional andPersonal Development

4. Take Responsibility

for Knowing What IsHappening at Work

5. Ask for FeedbackFrequently

6. Make OnlyCommitments You CanKeep

7. Avoid Negativity

8. Practice ProfessionalCourage

9. Make Friends

10. If All Else Fails, Job

Searching Will Make YouSmile

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