MANILA, March 22 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) started on Friday the screening of applicants for the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) 2014.
“Through SPES, we want to provide equal opportunities for students and out-of-school youth from underprivileged families to harness their potential and skills for the country’s development,” Undersecretary for Regional Operations Rizalino Rivera said.
He added that the program would aim to immerse the youth in the government and hone their sense of leadership and public service.
“We hope to instill inspiration and hope in young people. With the help of SPES, we also aspire to aid the students in their education,” Rivera said.
Almost 200 aspiring young applicants were interviewed during the first day of screening.
More than 400 applications were sent to the DepEd Central Office. Out of these applications, the Department will accommodate 100 poor but deserving students and OSY who will start their training in April.
SPES 2014 Trainees will be employed for 30 working days under the supervision of SPES 2014 Secretariat in the Department of Education–Central Office.
SPES is mandated under Republic Act No. 9547, otherwise known as “An Act to Help Poor but Deserving Students Pursue their Education by Encouraging their Employment during summer and/or Christmas Vacations.” (PNA)