Tuguegarao City - The DOLE-Region 02 through its Cagayan Field Office and in collaboration with the Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) of Cagayan recently conducted orientation to at least 324 promising Interns in the municipalities of Abulug, Ballesteros, Allacapan, Sto. Nino, Piat, Rizal, Sanchez Mira, Claveria, and Sta. Praxedes.

The Interns shall be provided with a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 1 year internship opportunities by being assigned to government offices such as the Commission on Election (COMELEC), Local Government Units (LGUs) and public schools.

The orientation included discussion on the program’s objectives, entitlements and work assignment and responsibilities. With the aim of guiding the interns the value of discipline, respect, obedience and professionalism towards work, topics discussed include wearing of appropriate dress code, General Labor Standards (GLS) and work ethics with emphasis on punctuality as this highlights their trustworthiness and reliability not only as Interns but as workers in the government.

The GIP aims to immerse interns in public service and to provide them with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and encourage them to pursue their careers in government. ###