I. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
To qualify as an eligible beneficiary of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) 2024, all applicants who wish to apply must meet the qualifications set forth by the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Learner Support Services-Youth Formation Division (BLSS-YFD).
These prerequisites differ according to the applicant’s status––whether they are a current learner enrolled in an educational institution or out-of-school youth.
LEARNER APPLICANTS
At least 18 years old, but not more than 30 years old at the time of application;
Preferably residing within Municipality of Laak
Currently enrolled in an educational institution, either public or private;
Has no failing grade and has earned at least a passing general weighted average in the most recent academic year or term;
Should be of good moral character;
Preferably applying for SPES for the first time, but if the applicant was a former SPES beneficiary of the DepEd Central Office, their deployment office must have positive feedback about their performance as indicated in the evaluation form;
Capable of carrying out clerical tasks, such as, but not limited to, encoding, sorting, filing, and routing of documents;
Proficient in performing basic computer operations and tasks;
Must be fit for work;
Combined annual income of parents or household must not exceed the regional poverty threshold for a family of six (6), set at P197,868 annually or P16,489 per month, as determined by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA); and
Willing to report on-site for the whole duration of the employment period without compromising their studies.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL-YOUTH APPLICANTS
At least 18 years old but not more than 30 years old at the time of application;
Preferably residing within Municipality of Laak
Plans to enroll in the upcoming academic year;
Should be of good moral character;
Applying for SPES for the first time;
Capable of carrying out clerical tasks, such as, but not limited to, encoding, sorting, filing, and routing of documents;
Proficient in performing basic computer operations and tasks;
Must be fit for work;
Combined annual income of parents or household must not exceed the regional poverty threshold for a family of six (6), set at P197,868 annually or P16,489 per month, as determined by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA);
Willing to report on-site for the whole duration of the employment period without compromising their studies.
II. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The Office shall adhere to the Equal Employment Opportunity Principle (EEOP) in selecting the SPES beneficiaries pursuant to OM-OUHROD-2023-1781 dated November 16, 2023, which states that all persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, religion, familial status, or ethnicity have equal opportunities at work. In this regard, all SPES applicants must follow and adequately pass all screening requirements to be accepted as beneficiary of the program. Furthermore, only queries regarding the application process shall be entertained from DepEd personnel. The Office will not entertain any form of applicant submissions or referrals beyond the stipulated process
SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS FOR INITIAL SCREENING
Before proceeding with the application, all interested individuals in SPES are strongly encouraged to carefully read and understand the pertinent information about its implementation.
The aforementioned website will also guide the applicants to the submission link, facilitated through Microsoft Forms, for their application.
Interested applicants must submit their resumé, with 1×1 picture taken within the last six (6) months attached and provide relevant details to the provided submission link on the website.
All submissions should be made using the applicant’s personal email address.
All information provided by the applicant should be true and accurate.
In-person submission of documents will not be entertained.
INITIAL SCREENING AND EVALUATION
All acknowledged applications will be subject to review and initial screening by the SPES 2024 Technical Working Group (TWG) to identify potential candidates.
After the initial screening, the SPES 2024 TWG shall produce shortlisted applicants for interview.
Shortlisted applicants shall be notified through a text message that their application will proceed to further assessment, and shall be informed of the interview schedule.
INTERVIEW
The pre-qualified SPES applicant, upon receiving the interview schedule, shall confirm their availability.
The applicant shall be given three (3) days, at most, to respond. Non-response will result in the withdrawal of the application.
If the pre-qualified SPES applicant is not available due to school-related or emergency concerns, they shall immediately inform the SPES 2024 TWG through text message and/or email to have their interview rescheduled.
The interview shall be conducted in-person at the DepEd Central Office. The pre-qualified SPES applicant should wear smart-casual attire.
SELECTION
The SPES 2024 TWG will determine the final list of qualified SPES beneficiaries who have completed the interview process and examination.
The qualified applicants will be notified through text message and/or email for the schedule of the submission of their requirements.
The performance of SPES applicants shall be graded based on these criteria:
Application requirements are complete and accurate
Resumé with 1×1 picture
ID pictures
Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority
True Copy of Grades or Out-of-School Youth Certificate
Certificate of Indigency, Parent’s/Guardian’s ITR, and Certificate of Guardianship, if applicable
Basic qualifications for application
Age
Place of Residence
Grades and Scholastic Records
Socio-economic Background
40%
Screening Process for Interview
Quality and Impact of Response
Problem-Solving, Creativity, and Critical Thinking
Communication Skills
60%
TOTAL OF 100%