Marcos directs Angara to improve graduates' employability through mini-courses

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed incoming Education Secretary Sonny Angara to focus on improving the employability of Filipino students after graduation.

Marcos noted that despite implementing the K-12 program, graduates are not adequately equipped for employment and require additional training such as short-term courses or 'mini-courses'.

Angara emphasized in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the President instructed him to ensure Senior High School graduates have the credentials and skills needed for job employment.

The president instructed Angara to introduce these courses and coordinate with the private sector to ensure a steady supply of skilled workers, noting the need to address poor performance in STEM subjects and simplify the curriculum.

Marcos also highlighted the importance of taking care of teachers by providing them with sufficient support so they can concentrate on teaching without worrying about their families.