SOUTHERN DE ORO PHILIPPINES COLLEGE

Cagayan De Oro City

EDUC 210
ASSIGNMENT NO. 2
June 20, 2024

EDWIN G.OGA
MAED-1

The EDCOM report of 1991 assessed the state of education in

the Philippines and identified several issues including low
investment in education, disparities in access, low achievement
levels, and high dropout rates in less developed areas. It
recommended increasing efficiency and productivity of the
education system. One of the findings is the job mismatch and poor
placement of graduates.

The transition from education to employment is a critical phase for

graduates, but it often presents challenges like job mismatches and
poor placement. These issues not only affect individual careers but
also have broader economic implications.

A job mismatch occurs when there is a discrepancy between the

skills possessed by graduates and the skills required by employers.
This includes the educational system which is the curricula often
lag behind industry needs leaving the graduates unprepared for
current job markets. And also the career guidance, because
inadequate career counselling and labor market information result
in poor career choices by students.

A solution to this, there should be curriculum alignment, enhance

career services that provides robust career counselling and job
placement in collaboration with industry stakeholders, and
internship apprenticeships that offer real-world experience that
bridge the gap between education and employment.

A job mismatch and poor placement of graduates are significant

challenges that require coordinated efforts from educational
institutions, employers, and policymakers. By addressing these
issues, we can ensure that graduates are well-prepared and
adequately placed, benefiting both individuals and the economy as
a whole.