Work immersion

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Work immersion in the Philippines is an integral part of the country's K–12 educational system. It is a mandatory on-the-job training program for graduating senior high school students.^[1][2] Rooted in both educational reform and cultural values, this program reflects the Philippines' broader efforts to align education with employability and national development.

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).^[3] 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^[4]

Before this reform, the Philippine education system offered only 10 years of basic education, which was seen as insufficient for global workforce competitiveness.^[3] Work immersion was included to close this gap and mirror international standards.^[3] At the collegiate level, there are also on-the-job (OJT) trainings.^[2][5]