The Department of Education (DepEd) has lowered the minimum age requirement of students from 18 years old to 15 years old to participate in this year’s summer job employment.

 

“Under this year’s Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES), we are allowing students aged 15 years old and above to join the program. Previously, they must be at least 18 years old, according to Juan Araojo, OIC of Youth Formation Division.

 

“This is to accommodate those students who are in Senior High School,” he added.

The SPES trainees will be employed at the DepEd for 40 working days under the supervision of the Youth Formation Division..

 

The program began in the last week of February and will run until March 27.

 

Those who are interested to join the program must be enrolled this school year or must intend to enroll next school year (out-of-school). The combined annual net income of both parents, including the student’s income if any, must not exceed P143,000.

The student must have obtained at least an average passing grade during the last school year or term attended; and must possess office skills such as knowledge in computer applications. DMS