PIONEER JOBSTART BENEFICIARIES FINISH FULL-CYCLE OF JOBSTART IMPLEMENTATION IN BATANGAS

To culminate the pioneer implementation of Jobstart in Batangas, youth beneficiaries who finished the full cycle of the program received recognition during a grand graduation held at the Sto. Tomas City Hall, Sto. Tomas City, Batangas, September 26.

Jobstart beneficiaries during their grand graduation after they finished their full-cycle technical training and internship at NEXEM. (Photo by L. De Torres)

It can be recalled that the beneficiaries underwent a four-day technical training and 66 days of internship, which nurtured their suitability for the job as production operators of EMD Technology Philippines, Inc. (NEXEM) from July to September.

Aside from the training allowance, they also received their technical training supplies, subsidized by the DOLE.

Jobstart completers, Niamey Moises and Jayvee Vanguardia, during the grand graduation. (Photo by L. De Torres)

Niamey Moises, a full-cycle completer who will now embark on her full-time employment with the partner company after expressing her intent to continue, expressed her appreciation for the program, which led to her career milestone.

“Sa DOLE, thank you so much sa inyo kasi dahil sa inyo, nagkaroon ako ng lakas ng loob na magkaroon ng trabaho. Ngayon po ay isa na akong sanay na sanay sa trabaho as a first time. Dahil sa inyo mas nakilala ko ang DOLE hindi lang sya basta, kundi marami silang natuutulungan na mag tatrabaho hindi lang kung saang saang lugar kundi dito rin sa atin sa Sto. Tomas.  Maraming maraming salamat po sa inyo talaga,” Niamey stated.

Another internship completer, Jayvee Vanguardia, said that the Jobstart experience enhanced his skills and equipped him to be job-ready.

“Pero ang Jobstart tinuro sakin kung ano ba ang kailangan ko sa isnag trabaho na ano ba yung kailangan na skills  [at] mga kailangang gawin... Naka tulong po ito para mai-ready ako para sa next step na gagawin ko,” Vanguardia said.

In her message during the grand graduation, DOLE Batangas Provincial Director Predelma Tan recognized the contributions of all stakeholders to the success not only of the program but of all the beneficiaries.

“As we celebrate this milestone, let me emphasize that this is just the beginning. We look forward to our continued partnership with the LGU, PESO, industry partners, and mentors in shaping youth employability programs like JobStart. Together, we will keep building opportunities that empower our young people and strengthen our nation’s workforce,” she remarked.

Director Tan delivers her message during the grand graduation. (Photo by L. De Torres)

The program was made possible with the efforts of Mayor Arth Jhun A. Marasigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, headed by the City Vice Mayor Catherine J. Perez, the Public Employment Service Office, headed by Ms. Rose Lyn Cabrera-Francisco, and the partner company, EMD Technologies Philippines Inc.

Jobstart Philippines is a program of the DOLE that aims to equip the youth with soft and core as well as technical skills that will bridge them to full employment with various companies that suit their interests and capabilities.