Youth Internship Program for the Corn Young Farmers
Join the Youth Internship Program for Corn Young Farmers in Western Visayas! Be an intern or farm partner 🧑🌾🌽
The Agricultural Training Institute, in collaboration with the DA-NCP is conducting an internship program for corn young farmers. It can also provide opportunities for the youth to acquire the applicable knowledge, skills and practices specifically on corn-based agri-entrepreneurship. The farm partners shall mentor these interns on the farm activities within the corn value chain including value adding, processing, or marketing.
Requirements for Interns:
1. Natural born Filipino citizen Male or Female Ages 18 to 35 years old at the time of application.
2. Interested to enter the agriculture industry, specifically on corn production.
3. Willingness to undertake 19-month internship and hands-on practice contract.
4. Physically and Mentally Fit.
5. Have no overdue obligations from the DA or ATI at the time of application.
6. Has good community standing and/or good moral character certified by LGU.
Qualifications for Farm Partners:
1. Farm operator/owner of corn-based LSA certified farm.
2. Must be in operation for at least one (1) year.
3. Has farm activities within the value chain either production, value adding, processing, or marketing.
4. Has basic farm tools, equipment or facilities needed for its operation.
5. Has accommodation facility for at least two (2) trainees.
6. Can provide food for the interns during the 7-month intensive training program.
7. Has internship program plan from August – February.
8. With good community standing and has no proven derogatory record.
9. Farm area is not part of conflict zones.
If you are interested, send your letter of intent to:
MS. MARY ANN A. RAMOS
Training Center Superintendent II
Agricultural Training Institute
Regional Training Center VI
Aklan State University Compound, Banga, Aklan
Email: rtc6.dcc@ati.da.gov.ph