Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Initiative seeks to address youth joblessness, strengthen Iloilo Province’s middle class By Neljoy N. Galigao -Monday, July 7, 2025 A total of 102 Ilonggo youth were recognized during the JobStart SCST Recognition Program held at the Grand Dame Hotel in Iloilo City. The training was led by the Office of the Provincial Public Employment Service Manager in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment. A total of 102 Ilonggo youth were recognized during the JobStart SCST Recognition Program held at the Grand Dame Hotel in Iloilo City. The training was led by the Office of the Provincial Public Employment Service Manager in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment. ILOILO – A total of 102 Ilonggo youth from various towns in Iloilo Province have completed a 10-day Soft/Core Skills Training (SCST) under the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) JobStart Philippines Program – a step toward addressing youth unemployment and supporting the province’s vision of a robust middle class. The SCST graduates were honored in a recognition program held on July 2 at the Grand Dame Hotel in La Paz district, Iloilo City. The training forms the first phase of JobStart Wave 2025, aimed at improving the employability of at-risk youth through life skills development, job readiness activities, and career coaching. Implemented in partnership with the Office of the Provincial Public Employment Service Manager (OPPESM), local government units, and the private sector, the program is aligned with Iloilo’s development blueprint, MoRProGRes, which seeks to create a globally competitive and resilient province driven by a strong and financially capable middle class. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias credited OPPESM, led by Dr. Cynthia Dario, for the successful implementation of the JobStart program in Iloilo. “This is about preparing young Ilonggos for the demands of the job market and giving them a better shot at long-term success,” he said. Fourth District Board Member Rolando Distura highlighted the importance of empowering youth with the skills needed to thrive across various sectors, “We are committed to providing relevant training that allows them to compete in today’s fast-evolving labor landscape,” he noted. DOLE Iloilo Field Office Director Joselito De la Banda emphasized that the JobStart program does more than just connect young people to jobs. “It instills soft skills like communication, teamwork, and discipline—qualities that are crucial for career growth and industry relevance,” he said. JobStart Philippines, institutionalized through Republic Act No. 10869, offers structured pathways for unemployed youth through partnerships with employers. It aims to bridge gaps in job readiness and ease the transition from school to work. Dr. Dario echoed the urgency of the initiative, pointing out that nearly half of the country’s unemployed are youth — many of them recent graduates. “You are fortunate to have undergone this training that has better prepared you for the workforce,” she told the graduates, commending their dedication. The program is expected to play a vital role in tackling youth unemployment in Iloilo and building a more skilled and competitive generation of workers — paving the way for greater economic resilience across the province./PN Citation Citation of the article Galigao, N. ( 2025, July 7 ). Initiative seeks to address youth joblessness, strengthen Iloilo Province’s middle class. Panay News, 2. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Initiative seeks to address youth joblessness, strengthen Iloilo Province’s middle class Description An account of the resource ILOILO – A total of 102 Ilonggo youth from various towns in Iloilo Province have completed a 10-day Soft/Core Skills Training (SCST) under the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) JobStart Philippines Program – a step toward addressing youth unemployment and supporting the province’s vision of a robust middle class. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Galigao, Neljoy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/initiative-seeks-to-address-youth-joblessness-strengthen-iloilo-provinces-middle-class/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 7, 2025 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Employment Unemployment