From Student Life to the Workplace
OZAMIZ CITY - The transition from school to employment can feel like a huge leap, especially for students who have had limited opportunities to experience a professional workplace. The DSWD Field Office X reported on August 15, 2026, that 100 in-school youth completed 30 working days through its Government Internship Program during their summer break. The interns were assigned to the DSWD regional office and 12 local government units throughout Northern Mindanao. Ozamiz City was among those host LGUs. Their assignments involved administrative, program, and logistical support in government offices and social welfare settings, allowing participants to encounter workplace responsibilities while still pursuing their education.
A Paycheck Can Also Become Educational Support
The program carries another practical dimension for students: financial assistance. According to DSWD-10, the interns received financial support alongside their hands-on public service experience, with the assistance intended to help address educational needs. That combination matters because young people often have to balance academic ambitions with the cost of continuing their studies. An internship cannot solve every financial challenge, but earning support while gaining work experience can give students something useful on two fronts. In Ozamiz, the participation of the city as one of the program's host LGUs placed it within a regional effort that allowed students to experience government work while receiving assistance during their educational journey.
Learning What Work Looks Like Before Graduation
The most interesting part of an internship may be what happens after the scheduled workday ends. Students begin to see how offices operate, how tasks are assigned, how records and programs are handled, and how services reach the public. DSWD-10 said the 2026 interns provided administrative, program, and logistical support in government offices and social welfare settings. For young Ozamiznons who took part through the city government, that experience offered something a classroom lesson cannot completely reproduce: direct exposure to workplace routines. It is a modest but meaningful form of preparation, giving students an early look at responsibility, teamwork, communication, and the expectations that accompany professional life.
