Mindanaotoday.com | 220 youth in Camiguin benefit from DOLE’s GIP
By: Glacetene Kayl Daba
CAMIGUIN – With the rise of unemployment in the country, the Department of Labor and Employment-10 (DOLE-10), in partnership with the provincial government of Camiguin, held a completion ceremony for 220 youth beneficiaries of the Government Internship Program (GIP) and employment coaching at the Camiguin Convention Center, January 31.
“This activity is to acknowledge the GIP beneficiaries’ services for the periods of 4 months and 3 months for about 220 GIP beneficiaries. Part of the activity will be giving knowledge to the interns, especially if they reach a higher career in the future,” Bonifacio Tagondon of DOLE said.
The program serves as a training ground for the youth to gain experience and hone their skills in their respective fields.
“I am very much grateful to DOLE for giving me or us the opportunity to venture great deals both in life and in work. This program I know for sure in my heart, that this DOLE GIP program is a stepping stone towards my future,” said Janica Cagulada, GIP beneficiary.
Several local and national government agencies were there to encourage young people to work in public service.
DOLE-10 Provincial Head Arlyn Bael also extended her appreciation to Gov. Xavier Jesus Romualdo and local chief executives from the five municipalities of Camiguin for their continuous contribution and support towards making the event successful. (GKD | PIA-10 | Camiguin)
###