Manila, May 1 -- Senior High School (SHS) graduates nationwide gained a significant job-hunting edge as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) opened dedicated green lanes at Labor Day job fairs Friday to accelerate their entry into the workforce.

To access the green lane, an express entry privilege that allows SHS graduates to bypass long queues and reach employers faster, applicants must simply present valid credentials such as school identification card and certificate of completion or graduation.

In a news release, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the initiative fulfills the mandate of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to uplift the lives of the underprivileged.

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