DepEd opens students summer employment program

MANILA, Philippines - For years now, the Department of Education Central Office in Pasig City has been participating in the Implementation of the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) led by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

This year, DepEd is stepping up the implementation of the SPES by allocating P1.6752 million for 150 poor but deserving out-of-school youth who may want to continue their studies. Those qualified and selected will be employed for 40 days and will be paid minimum daily wage, 60 percent of which will be shouldered by DepEd and the remaining 40 percent by DOLE.

To qualify, interested applicants must at least be 15 but not more than 25 years old, combined annual net income after tax of both parents does not exceed P36,000, passed all the subjects enrolled during SY 2009-2010 or, if out-of-school youth, during the last school year/semester of attendance preferably with high grades and possess skills necessary in office setting.

Apply during office hours starting up to March 26, 2010 at the DepEd-Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs (CSCA) everyday, including Saturdays. Interview will follow immediately after submission of complete requirements.

For queries, call the CSCA c/o Executive Director Joey Pelaez at tel. nos. 6318495 or 6363603.