PSHS-MRC conducts first ever Life Career Development Seminar
By: Carmela Gwen Falcunitin
March 20-21, 2019 – Grades 7, 8 and 9 scholars participated in the conduct of the first Life Career Development Seminar held at PSHS-MRC. This two-day program sought to educate learners of 3 distinct STEM courses they can pursue after their years in the campus.
On the morning of Tuesday, March 20, scholars were introduced to three different speakers shortly after flag ceremony. Taking the lead on medical courses was Dr. Cornelio V. Cuachon Jr., resident head of the Department of Health in Aklan. Next to Dr. Cuachon was Engineer Orley G. Fadriquel, who was also a long time Dean of the College of Engineering in Romblon State University – Main Campus. The last speaker was Mr. Jeric Gonzales, a current faculty of the Romblon State University – San Agustin Campus; whose body of work focus on Marine Science studies. Each speakers were provided time to talk of their respective careers, the different forms and function of each course and its definite advantages. Scholars, during their time with the speakers raised questions, and concerns, to which the speakers responded eagerly to. With the close of Day One came an awarding ceremony as speakers were given certificates and tokens from the school.
By Day 2, Grade Nine scholars were treated to an Engineering-workplace simulation courtesy of the campus’ own Planning Team, and an outside speaker named Engineer Karen A. Amar, who is currently employed at the Local Government Unit of the Province of Romblon. The PSHS-MRC Planning Unit, spearheaded by Engineer Bryan Manzano, with members Engineer Joseph Bantang, Engineer Nikko Balco and John Arnel Silanga led the Grade Nine classes to talks in the morning and a site visit to the current construction projects the campus is currently in by the afternoon. After the site visit, another awarding ceremony took place, to honor the speakers for the Second day, concluding the two-day program.
