CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR CORN YOUNG FARMERS
The Agricultural Training Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture-National Corn Program, will implement the Internship Program for Corn Young Farmers. It aims to 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 through value adding, processing, or marketing.
In this regard, we are looking for potential applicants to represent Western Visayas. Below are the eligibility criteria and documentary requirements for the two key players in this program:
FOR FARM PARTNERS:
| Eligibility Criteria | Documentary Requirements |
|---|---|
| Farm operator/owner of corn-based farming system/, preferably LSA certified farm, or member of a corn cluster; Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RS BSA) registered | Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) certification, if applicable RSBSA Registration Membership in Cluster Organizations |
| With at least one (1) hectare (ha) corn area. Must be in operation for at least one (1) year. | Certification of corn area Farm Journal Financial statement for the previous year's operation |
| Has internship program plan for 7 months | Internship Program plan and design including performance evaluation and post-internship assessment |
| Has farm activities within the corn value chain either value adding, processing, or marketing | Farm layout; Photos of farm and its facilities including accommodation areas; List and biodata of resource persons/trainers; |
| Has basic farm tools, equipment or facilities needed for its production and processing: | |
| Has accommodation facilities for at least two (2) interns. | |
| The farm area is not part of armed conflict zones | Certification from the respective Philippine National Police Offices |
| With good community standing and has no proven derogatory record | At least two (2) recommendations letter from a community leader (e.g. barangay captain, parish priest, school principal, civil society organization, farmers' cooperative or association) |
| Others | Letter of intent addressed to the DA-ATI Regional Center Director |
| Bank account details, preferably LBP if available |
FOR PROSPECTIVE INTERNS:
| Eligibility Criteria | Documentary Requirements |
|---|---|
| Youth | |
| 1. Age 18 to 35 years old at the time of application preferably single and parents are members of a corn cluster. |
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 |
| 2. Educational Attainment; at least finished primary or secondary education. | |
| 3. Natural born Filipino citizen | |
| 4. Interested to venture in the agriculture industry, especially practice corn-value adding system |
Notarized Sworn Statement as proof of willingness and commitment to undertake corn-based farming activities/enterprises after the training; Business/Enterprise Plan (BEP) |
| 5. Willingness to undertake 7-month internship and hands-on practice contract | |
| 6. Physically and mentally fit |
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 |
| 7. Has good community standing or moral character | 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) |
| 8. Others | 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 |
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| Accomplished application form | |
Application
Interested farm partners and intern applicants may address their letter of intent to MARY ANN A. RAMOS, Training Center Superintendent II/Center Director. Applications can be submitted physically or via email. For interested applicants, kindly send them to rtc6.dcc@ati.da.gov.ph or visit our office at ASU Compound, Banga, Aklan.
For inquiries, please get in touch with Mr. Victorio De Joseph Jr. at 09282228361.