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Work immersion in the Philippines is an integral part of the country’s K–12 educational system, designed to expose senior high school students to real-world work environments before graduation.[1] Rooted in both educational reform and cultural values, this program reflects the Philippines’ broader efforts to align education with employability and national development.

Historical Background

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Educational Reform and K–12 Implementation

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The Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10533) introduced the K–12 curriculum, adding two years of senior high school (Grades 11 and 12).[2] As part of this reform, work immersion was mandated to help students:

  • Acquire practical experience in their chosen tracks (e.g., STEM, ABM, TVL)
  • Develop soft and technical skills
  • Strengthen career readiness[3]

Before this reform, the Philippine education system offered only 10 years of basic education, which was seen as insufficient for global workforce competitiveness.[2] Work immersion was included to close this gap and mirror international standards.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "DO 30, s. 2017 – Guidelines for Work Immersion | Department of Education". Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  2. ^ a b c "Republic Act No. 10533 Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 | PDF | Vocational Education | Curriculum". Scribd. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  3. ^ Llego, Mark Anthony (2017-06-07). "DepEd Guidelines for Senior High School Work Immersion". TeacherPH. Retrieved 2025-06-20.