The Agricultural Training Institute in partnership with the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO). The program aims to empower farmer leaders to become an agricultural enterpreneur.

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

1. Young Filipino farmer preferably a member of 4-H Club in the Philippines who is an out-of-school youth (OSY), specifically, not attending school for at least one year prior to application;

2. High school graduate of senior high school level, undergraduate, if college level, and/or technical or vocational graduate;

3. Male or female, between 20-35 years old, single, and has no live-in partner or child at the time of application. Age requirement may vary depending on the partner country;

4. Can be a son or daughter of a farmer or fisher, or cooperator of the ATI-certified LSA or Farm School;

5. Has existing agricultural land, regardless of size and status of ownership;

6. Not employed in any job for at least one year at the time of application, certified by the Local Government Unit (LGU);

7. Not related to any ATI employee by affinity or consanguinity, for up to 3rd degree;

8. Must have at least one (1) year of accumulated farming experience at the time of application;

9. Have no overdue obligations  from the DA or ATI at the time of application;

10. Not a recipient of ATI's other IEPs, and has no previous overseas travel related to the internship;

11. Has good community standing and/or good moral character certified  by LGU;

12. Has good communication skills and good English proficiency;

13. Willing to learn new technologies and foreign language;

14. Passed the following medical examination, to be done in diagnostic clinics, hospitals, or laboratories accredited by the Department of Health (DOH); a) dental examination, b) chest x-ray for tuberculosis, c) stool examination for parasites, d) serological test for syphilis, e) proof of positive measles and rubella antibody, f) examination for Hansen's disease, d) skin examination for Hepatitis B and HIV or AIDs, h) ECG exam, and i) drug and neuro-psychological tests;

15. Must be fully vaccinated (with 3 doses) against COVID-19 at the time of application, including booster shots; and

16. If applicable, a certificate from the doctor of no tattoos and/or piercing in any part of the body, ear piercing is allowed for females only.

Below are the documentary requirements:

QF-PAD-135 Rev.00 Effectiviry Date March 8, 2021 Personal Information for the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan.docx
QF-PAD-136 Rev.00 Effectivity Date March 8, 2021 Farm Operation and Personal History for the Filipino Young farmers INternship Program in Taiwan.doc
QF-PAD-137 Rev.00 Effectivity Date March 8, 2021 Farming Experience Certificate for the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan.doc
QF-PAD-138 Rev.00 Effectivity Date March 8, 2021 Barangay Certification for the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan.doc
QF-PAD-139 Rev.00 Effectivity Date March 8, 2021 Certificate of No Overdue for the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan.doc
QF-PAD-140 Rev.00 Effectivity Date March 8, 2021 Certificate of Basic Knowledge for the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Prorgam in Taiwan.doc
QF-PAD-141 Rev.00 Effectivity Date March 8, 2021 Certificate of Commitment to Learn mandarin and New Farming Technologies for the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan.doc
QF-PAD-142 Rev.00 Effectivity Date March 8, 2021 Letter of Recommendation for the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan.doc