Monday, October 4, 2010

Guidance Services

Placement and Career Services

Graduating students are being prepared by the series of career talks by experts in different field of occupational endeavors. They are coach on how to write an application letter, resume, and the development of self-confidence in facing interview by the prospective employer. Afterwards, an annual " Jobs Fair" and In Campus Recruitment is organized where educational and medical institutions, industrial, commercial and technical companies are invited to screen, evaluate, and accept the graduating students as a job applicants.


Research Services

Research capabilities of the guidance center are conducted in conjunction with relevant educational studies like students delinquency problems, teenage pregnancy, faculty-student relationship and others. Researches help bridge the gap that currently exists between theories and practice in counseling. Result of the findings in research will serve as guideposts for guidance and educational planning.


Career and Life Planning

Career Development Program is a package of activities designed to develop skills in self-exploration, values clarification, career planning and decision-making, and life goal setting.


Freshmen Enhancement Program

Freshmen Enhancement Program is package of activities for freshmen designed to facilitate adjustment into college life, enhance self-awareness and understanding, and develop the basic skills in coping effectively with rigors of academic life. The components of this program include psychological testing and evaluation; study skills development; time management; stress management; and group growth sessions.


Orientation and Information

Orientation and Information service consists of accumulation and dissemination of information about the different guidance activities, vocational opportunities, and educational information for better adjustment and personal growth.


Referral

Special Cases, which require service beyond the scope of guidance and counseling program, are referred to other agencies.


Linkages

The Guidance and Counseling Program also carry out collaborative activities with school and community-based organizations.


Extension Services

Guidance staff functions and responsibilities go beyond the students. They extend themselves ay helping others through training, seminars/workshops, or conduct research as they are often invitee in occasions needing their skills and knowledge. In most instances, they render the services for free.


Peer Facilitation

Peer Facilitators are trained to help the staff in the delivery of the guidance services, as well as extension services. On the other hand practicum students are provided the opportunity for on-the-job experience in the guidance field.

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