Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:28

CALL FOR APPLICANTS: 2024 Youth Internship Program for Corn Young Farmers

A. FOR FARM SCHOOL

1. Eligibility Criteria

  • Farm operator/owner of corn-based farming system, preferably LSA certified farm, or member of a con cluster; Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) registered;
  • With at least one (1) hectare (ha) corn area. Must be in operation for at least one (1) year;
  • Has internship program plan for 7 months;
  • Has farm activities within the corn value chain either value adding, processing, or marketing;
  • Has basic farm tools equipment or facilities needed for its production and processing;
  • Has accommodation facilities for at least two (2) interns;
  • Can provide food for the interns during the 7-month internship program;
  • The farm area is not part of armed conflict zones;
  • With good community standing and has no proven derogatory record;
  • Others

2. Documentary Requirements

  • Learning Sites for Agriculture (LSA) certification, if applicable;
  • Certification of corn area;
  • Farm journal;
  • Financial statement for the previous year’s operation;
  • Internship Program plan and design including performance evaluation and post-internship assessment;
  • Farm lay-out;
  • Photos of farm and its facilities including accommodation areas;
  • List and biodata of resource persons/trainers’
  • Certification from the respective Philippine National Police Offices
  • At least two (2) recommendations letter from a community leader (e.g brangay captain, parish priest, school principal, civil society, organization, farmers’ cooperative or association)
  • Letter of intent addressed to DA-ATI Regional Center Director;
  • Bank account details, preferably LBP if available.

B. Prospective Interns

1. Eligibility Criteria

  • Age 18 to 35 years old at the time of application preferably single and parents are members of a corn cluster
  • Educational Attainment; at least finished primary or secondary education
  • Natural born Filipino citizen
  • Interested to venture in the agriculture industry, especially practice corn-vale adding system
  • Willingness to undertake 7-month internship and hands-on practice contract
  • Physically and mentally fit
  • Has a good community standing or moral character
  • Others

2. Documentary Requirements

  • Clear scanned copy of any valid government-issued ID (e.g. PSA Certificate, PRC, National ID, Voters ID, etc.) (indicating the date of birth)
  • Certification from the Organization or Barangay Captain
  • Notarized Sworn Statement as proof of willingness and commitment to undertake corn-based farming activities/enterprises after the training;
  • Business/Enterprise Plan (BEP)
  • Medical Certificate indicating “Fit to work” and no underlying health condition or history of psychological disorder.
  • The following test results have to be submitted: ECG, Drug Test, and Chest X-ray
  • At least two (2) recommendation letters from a community leader (e.g. barangay captain, parish priest, school principal, civil society organization, farmers’ cooperative or association)
  • Bank account details, preferably LBP if available
  • Accomplished application form
  • Trainings attended if available
  • Have no overdue obligations from the DA or ATI at the time of application
  • Proof of land in establishing the Business/Enterprise Plan (ie. Owned, Leased, Rented, or Donated) or a certification from the LGU/ATI RTC that there is available land for the planned business/enterprise, per validation
  • Accomplished application form

Please submit your application in person or send us aticaraga@ati.da.gov.ph.

Interested intern applicants and farm partners should address their letter of intent to:

Jessie V. Beldia, Ph.D.
OIC - Center Director
Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center XIII
Los Angeles, Butuan City, 8600
 

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