By Alma L. Tingcang
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Department of Education (DepEd) here recently held a live-in Training Workshop on Guidance Program Formulation and Career Employment Coaching at Roderic’s Hotel and Resort on April 7-8, 2014.
Some 60 guidance counselors from secondary schools and colleges in the province attended the workshop.
In an interview, Dr. Mona Lisa M. Babiera, guidance services division coordinator of DepEd-Sibugay said the activity was conducted so that guidance counselors will be ready in time for the opening of school year 2014-2015 in June.
“The training workshop is conducted quarterly with the following topics for discussion; Conceptualizing School Guidance Program in School Setting, Factors Influencing Career Development and Decision, Guidance Program Development and other related topics,” Dr. Babiera explained.
The role of guidance counselors in the K-12 Implementation, ethical standards related to Career Guidance Advocacy activities as well as career decision making process were also discussed during the 2-day workshop.
The activity was held in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Office headed by Elamsalih E. Ungad and the Guidance Counselors Network.