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8555

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

Explanatory Note

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this measure, which has constantly been
receiving support from the past and present Congress.

It is the policy of the state to promote full employment and equality of
employment opportunities for all, and to afford full protection to the youth
entering the labor force. In line with the current reforms in the education
sector, the State recognizes the need to prepare the youth in choosing the
career tracks that they intend to pursue and to aid in matching senior high
school students with career opportunities after graduation.

This measure seeks to create an employment placement office or Trabaho
Centers in every public senior high school in the country to give students the
opportunity to look for a job that can utilize their various skill sets and training.
This will also greatly help in connecting them to the different industries and
business corporations that are currently looking to employ young graduates.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
8555

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING JOB PLACEMENT OFFICES IN PUBLIC SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE CAREER SERVICES TO THE YOUTH

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Trabaho Center in
Schools Act"

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the state to promote full
employment and equality of employment opportunities for all, and to afford full
protection to the youth entering the labor force. In line with the current reforms
in the education sector, the State recognizes the need to prepare the youth in
choosing the career tracks that they intend to pursue and to aid in matching
senior high school students with career opportunities after graduation.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - For the purpose of this act, the following terms
shall refer to:

(a) Career Advocacy Activities - Series of activities intended to prepare
students for productive career decisions that includes but is not limited to
career assessment and coaching, trainings and job matching.

(b) Career Development Plan -annual career development tool that
outlines the intended outcomes and the strategic management of
programs/services to collectively achieve the end goals of the Trabaho
Careers.


(c) Labor Market Information (LMI) - any information concerning the size,
composition, functions, problems or opportunities of the labor market or
any part thereof

(d) National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) - system of
assessing or evaluating the potential or aptitude of each and every senior
high school student to guide their decisions in pursuing further education
or employment.

(e) Skills Registry System (SRS) - an existing system utilized by the
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) containing potential
applicant and employment information.

SEC. 4. Establishment of Trabaho Center in Schools. - Job Placement
Offices (JPOs), hereinafter referred to as "Trabaho Centers," shall be
established in all public senior high school, Trabaho Centers shall work in
coordination with the Provincial, City or Municipal Public Employment Service
Offices (PESOs) and shall be supervised by Trabaho Center Coordinators in
Department of Education (DepEd) Division offices. The Trabaho Center
Coordinators shall encourage partnership among Education Institutions (ELS),
Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Industry Associations and Members,
and Local Government Units (LGUs) in the establishment and management of
the Trabaho Centers. In applicable areas, existing JPOs in educational
institutions shall continue to operate as Trabaho Centers subject to the
provisions of this Act. School shall explore new and innovative systems to carry
out the provisions of this Act, including partnering with the private sector or
NGOs for an online platform. The Trabaho Center shall be responsible for
Preparing the youth in choosing career tracks fit for their talents, skills and
preferences and in matching these to the needs of the current and future labor
market.

SEC. 5. Trabaho Center Center Advocates - All Trabaho Centers shall have
at least one (1) Trabaho Center Career Advocate with the following functions:

(a) Keep an up-to-date database of job vacancies from employers to
facilitate the exchange of labor market information between young job
seekers and employers by providing employment information services
specific to Senior High School, both for local and overseas employment

(b) Provide job linkages and networks to employers in coordination with
the provincial city of municipal PESOS

(c) Develop and administer testing and evaluation instruments for
effective job selection, training and coaching specific to young jobseekers


currently enrolled in educational institution. Provided, that examinations
are administered by qualified professionals;

(d) Organize or coordinate career enhancement trainings or seminars for
young job seekers, as well as those who would like to pursue further
education, livelihood or self-employment programs;

(e) Provide career advocacy and coaching, mass motivation and values
development activities integrated in career programs specifically designed
for Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum students;

(f) Connect and partner with concerned NGOs to expand opportunities in
improving the quality of employment facilitation programs offered in their
school;

(g) Lead the teacher within their school in the administration of the
annual National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) and assist the
students in understanding how to use their test results as guide in
choosing their career tracks

(h) Prepare and submit to the Trabaho Center Coordinator a school
specific annual career development plan and budget, including other
regular funding sources and budgetary support; and

(i) Prepare and submit a quarterly progress report on students assisted
and coached to the Trabaho Center Coordinator

SEC. 6. Trabaho Center in ision Offices. - Each DepEd Division Office
shall appoint a Trabaho Center Coordinator who shall:

(a) Coordinate with the LGU, PESO, the Local School Board (LSB) and
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in the creation of the annual key career
planning tool for their division, taking into consideration track preferences
of students in their respective division and the industry most relevant to
their area;

(b) Monitor the planning, implementation and evaluation of career
facilitation programs and materials of Trabaho Centers in Schools;

(c) Convene Career Advocates from the different Trabaho Centers in the
country in a modality that would be most efficient to the institution;

(d) Share best practices among divisions and other Trabaho Centers in
the country in a modality that would be most efficient to the institution;



(e) Train Career Advocates in the administration of testing and evaluation
instruments for effective job selection, counselling career guidance, mass
motivation and values development activities to be implemented for the
career programs

(f) Utilize the DOLE's Skills Registry System (SRS) to manage the record
of transactions in relation to career facilitation and relay information to
Trabaho Centers in Schools;

(9) Consolidate necessary information technology structures and systems
to improve the collection, processing, analysis, report development and
dissemination of youth career preferences and existing labor market
information, and

(h) Provide linkages to training providers needed by the schools in
relation to local industry.

SEC. 7. Qualification of Trabaho Center Career Advocates. -
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 27 of Republic Act No. 9258,
otherwise known as the "Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004”, career and
employment advocates, who are not registered and licensed guidance
counselors, shall be allowed to conduct career advocacy activities for students
of the school where they are currently employed: Provided, That they undergo
training programs related to career advocacy, Career advocates employed shall
hold a non-teaching position and shall focus on activities for youth employability
programs in coordination with the DOLE and other relevant agencies and
partner institutions, both public and private.

SEC. 8. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Technical Vocational
Institutions (TVIS) - Higher Education Institutions (HEIS) and Technical
Institutions (TVIS are encourage to establish Trabaho Centers in their Schools
to Prepare their students in choosing career tracks fit for their talents, skill, and
preferences and in matching these to the needs of the current and future labor
market, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 9. Information Dissemination. - The Philippines Information Agency, in
coordination with the DepED, DOLE and DILG, shall ensure proper and adequate
information dissemination of the contents and benefits of this Act to pertinent
entities in all provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays.

SEC. 10. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement the
provisions of this Act shall be charge against the current year's appropriations
of the DepEd. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its continued
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.



SEC. 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - within ninety (90) days
from the effectivity of this Act, the secretary of Education, in coordination with
the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of interior and
Local Government (DILG). Commission on Higher Education (CHED),
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) and other relevant agencies shall formulate the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act

SEC. 12. Separability Clause. - If any if this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of other
provisions hereof.

SEC. 13. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive order, and rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 14. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date
of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation,

Approved