executives from the private sector so students and graduates can be easily linked to job opportunities. 174. Additional financial or logistical support, either from the government or schools and universities, can be given to students who are looking for work. 175. In the absence of legislation, a memorandum of agreement between the government and employers in the private sector can be drafted and signed to set the guidelines and standardize salary or allowance for interns or onthe-job trainees. 176. Government should work together with institutions to provide proper training for youth before they go into the labor force, particularly those who were sandwiched by the pandemic. 177. Amend First Time Jobseekers Assistance to include waiving or reimbursing by employers of fees for pre-employment medical examinations of firsttime job seekers. 178. Strengthen the partnerships of duty-bearers and rights holders as well as other stakeholders like advocacy groups for persons with disabilities. 179. Discuss the results of the study at conferences or general membership meetings of employers in the private sector and industry leaders to promote awareness of issues regarding the school-to-work transition of students and graduates. For the Department of Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Commission on Higher Education, State Universities and Colleges, and Local Universities and Colleges 180. Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the K to 12 Program and its first few years of implementation and consider the competency of faculty and resources. 181. Revisit the curriculum along with concerned stakeholders and the industry to align it with industry demands and resolve issues at the basic education level and any overlap in tech-voc tracks and TESDA programs. 182. Ensure continuity of education across levels, quality of basic education, and the right to a high quality of education. 183. Ensure that the curriculum under the Indigenous Peoples Education strictly adheres to the communities’ practices and systems. 184. Extend virtual opportunities to public schools and state universities, such as educational technologies being explored in private schools. 185. To retain the quality of teachers, let them focus on their function to teach and minimize their lateral functions and administrative roles. 63