10/04/2026
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PLT College, Inc. led by its Information Officer, Mariel Y. Marquito, continues to broaden its reach through its career guidance program, impacting students across several schools in Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao. The initiative has successfully visited multiple educational institutions, equipping students with the tools and knowledge needed to make informed career choices and pursue their aspirations.
This three-day series of sessions involved PLTCI staff members and students, including Mariel Y. Marquito, Rachelle M. Bautista (Scholarship Coordinator), Rich Loui S. Dela Cueva (CMLS Instructor), Veronica O. Andin (COMID Instructor), Eden S. Alipio (High School Department Teacher), Sherry Mae B. Angihan (CASE Instructor), Ramel S. Salon (High School Department Teacher), Ernalita T. Bumidang (CORT Instructor), Jerold P. Catu (Library Clerk), Ederlyn S. BedaΓ±a (Secretary of the OVPQA and Parttime Instructor), and student leaders represented by Roderick B. Buyuccan and Jeremiah P. BeriΓ±a, who visited several high schools across the region to offer personalized career guidance.
At schools such as Tucod National High School in Brgy. Tucod, Cabarroguis, Quirino, and Eastern Nueva Vizcaya National High School in Brgy. Didipio, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, the team led discussions focused on career exploration and development, stressing the importance of aligning personal strengths and skills with future job prospects.
Later, the program reached Kayapa High School in Barangay Besong, Kayapa, and Sta. Cruz Pingkian National High School and Pinayag National High School in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, where Mariel Y. Marquito and her team provided guidance on navigating career paths, while also offering insights on the various opportunities in the workforce.
The following day, Ambaguio High School in Poblacion, Ambaguio, and Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya were visited. Here, the sessions concentrated on fostering a growth mindset, encouraging students to pursue continuous learning, and preparing them for future success in their chosen careers.
To wrap up the visit, Saint Jeromeβs Academy in Brgy. San Geronimo, Bagabag, and Dippog National High School in Brgy. Dagupan, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, were the final stops. The sessions focused on equipping students with career tools that would help them effectively transition from education to the professional world.
In an interview, Mariel Y. Marquito expressed her personal satisfaction with leading the career guidance program this year, "Participating in this kind of activity is truly fulfilling for me. It goes beyond simply traveling to different places, as it also allows me to learn about the unique cultures of various schools. Moreover, it provides an opportunity to meet and connect with new people, while guiding graduating senior high school students toward the right path for their future endeavors. I am also very grateful to the people who supported me in leading this kind of activity, especially my companions during the career guidance."
Through such initiatives, PLTCI continues to empower students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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Photo Courtesy of Ms. Mariel Marquito
