CHED-CAR Strengthens Project ACCESS Implementation Through Continuous Participation In Career Fairs By: Jezeny O. Laoyan, Project Technical Staff III Strengthening equitable and inclusive access and success in higher education is part of CHED’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2028. With this, CHED-CAR partnered with the Department of Education in the implementation of

Widening reach to ensure inclusivity of quality tertiary education in the Cordillera, the Commission on Higher Education – CAR joined the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development – Benguet Province during the conduct of its Forum on RA 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parent Welfare Act last June 29, 2023, at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hall, Capitol, Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet. The forum intends to disseminate the different programs and opportunities rendered by the government to solo parents.

The Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region through its UniFAST Unit conducted the third episode of this year’s series of the SEED Project or the Skills Enhancement and Employee Development Project on June 22, 2023, via Zoom platform. A total of 282 participants composed of the staff of the Regional Office, UniFAST Focal Persons from different Higher Education Institutions in the Region and their colleagues attended the said episode with the topic “Mental Health in the Workplace.”

The Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region graces an invitation from Laurencio Fianza National High School (LFNHS) in Dalupirip, Itogon, Benguet for a conduct of the Project ACCESS or Acquainting In-Coming College Entrants on Scholarships and Grants-in-Aid System, the official IEC Campaign of the Regional Office, on June 21, 2023. With the theme “Honoring God’s Supremacy through Strengthening Family Solidarity,” representatives from CHED-CAR joined the Family Day of LFNHS attended by the parents, students, and invited barangay officials.

Steadfastly committed to Champion Accessible and Relevant Education Services in the Cordilleras, the Commission on Higher Education- Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) graced an invitation from Sinipsip National High School – Main in Buguias, Benguet, headed by their Principal, Dr. Gloria B. Cadap, for the conduct of its Career Fair on May 29, 2023.