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The end of the school year is always a time of transition, particularly for those who graduate from one level of education to the next – or, more so, those who leave the life of a student behind entirely. Graduation is one of the few cross-cultural rites of passage, and while the trappings may vary, the significance is largely the same.

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 Graduates will soon find job hunting easier with the establishment of a Job Placement Office (JPO) that will provide structured access to internships, career guidance, and employment opportunities right after graduation.

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Maaari nang makapasok ng trabaho ang mga graduates ng senior high school.

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Junior and senior high school graduates under the K-12 basic education program are now eligible to apply for first-level positions in the government, following the Civil Service Commission revision of its educational requirements.

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The end of the school year is always a time of transition, particularly for those who graduate from one level of education to the next – or, more so, those who leave the life of a student behind entirely. Graduation is one of the few cross-cultural rites of passage, and while the trappings may vary, the significance is largely the same.

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 Graduates will soon find job hunting easier with the establishment of a Job Placement Office (JPO) that will provide structured access to internships, career guidance, and employment opportunities right after graduation.

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Maaari nang makapasok ng trabaho ang mga graduates ng senior high school.

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Junior and senior high school graduates under the K-12 basic education program are now eligible to apply for first-level positions in the government, following the Civil Service Commission revision of its educational requirements.

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