BACOLOD CITY — A total of 124 youth-trainees dubbed JobStarters in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental completed the 10-day life skills training (LST) as of Friday conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 6 (Western Visayas).
Mary Agnes Capigon, head of DOLE-Negros Occidental Field Office, said in a statement that the goal of JobStart Program is to help the youth become employable and competent.
“I can see in the faces of our graduates that they are ready for the challenges that they may encounter as they search for employment,” Capigon said.
The training is part of the first phase of the DOLE’s JobStart Philippines Program in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO).
It is one of the three components of the program, providing JobStarters work ethics and social skills that are critical to survive and succeed amid the current competitive workplace.
These life skills will enhance the jobseekers’ employability through helping them to be ready and prepared for work, the labor department said.
After the graduation, PESO in San Carlos City initiated a job fair participated by 14 local companies with 227 total vacancies.
Job openings were for call center agents, sales personnel and representatives, stock clerks, and cashiers.
Delia Camasura, manager of PESO-San Carlos, said 35 percent of those of who finished the LST were already recommended for final interview.
“We are looking forward that most, if not all, of the 44 graduates considered for final interview will be hired. Through the program, the employment process was made easy and accessible to JobStarters,” she added.
San Carlos City Mayor Gerardo Valmayor thanked DOLE for choosing their city as the program implementation site.
He also assured the agency of the local government’s support and cooperation. (Erwin Nicavera/PNA)
