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CMC Advances Global Employability Through LINK+ Global Career Pathways Forum

Central Mindanao Colleges successfully conducted the LINK+ Global Career Pathways Forum: Career Seminar on In-Demand Jobs in New Zealand – Programs, Qualifications, and Migration Preparation on February 27, 2026, at the Central Mindanao Colleges main campus. The activity was organized through the Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL), together with its official student arm, Passionate and Responsive Individuals for Strategic Internationalization and Sustainable Development in Mindanao (PRISM), in collaboration with the Center for Job Placement (CJP), the Center for Alumni Affairs, and the Progressive Organization for Professional Enhancement and Leadership (PROPEL). The initiative was implemented under the LIYAG Banner Program through the LINK+ Global Engagement, Research, Innovation, and Sustainability Platform, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to responsible internationalization and global workforce readiness.

The forum provided graduating students and alumni with structured, accurate, and ethically grounded guidance on employment opportunities in New Zealand. Addressing the growing interest in overseas career pathways, the seminar presented updated labor market trends, clarified qualification equivalencies and professional requirements, discussed documentation and migration procedures, and emphasized lawful and transparent advisory practices. By situating international mobility within a compliance-driven framework, Central Mindanao Colleges ensured that participants received reliable information aligned with current labor and immigration policies.

The seminar featured Dev Bhageerutty, a Licensed Immigration Adviser in New Zealand, who delivered comprehensive insights on skilled migration pathways and regulatory requirements. He was joined by Dinah Suarin, Founder of ePathways, who provided guidance on aligning academic credentials and professional qualifications with viable study and employment opportunities. Their participation reinforced the importance of informed decision-making and ethical migration planning.

The initiative demonstrated alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Quality Education, Sustainable Development Goal 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Sustainable Development Goal 17 on Partnerships for the Goals. It also reflected alignment with the World’s Universities with Real Impact framework, particularly in the categories of Industry Application, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Global Collaboration, by connecting academic preparation with real-world workforce demands and structured international engagement.

Through the LINK+ Global Career Pathways Forum, Central Mindanao Colleges advanced its strategic direction of “Central Mindanao Colleges and Beyond,” strengthening global employability, responsible mobility awareness, and sustainable international engagement. The activity stands as a concrete expression of the institution’s commitment to developing globally competent, professionally prepared, and socially responsible graduates equipped to thrive in an interconnected world. Excellence Without Borders. Roar CMC Lions.

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