R.A. No. 7323, passed in 1992, established which earn-and-learn program?

R.A. No. 7323, passed in 1992, established which earn-and-learn program?

• A. Public Internship and Employment Scheme
• B. SPES
• C. Student Employment Program
• D. Youth Apprenticeship Initiative

Answer: (B)

SPES, the Special Program for the Employment of Students, is the earn-and-learn program created by Republic Act 7323 (enacted in 1992). The idea behind it is to give poor but deserving students paid work during school breaks so they can earn money for their education while gaining real work experience. Employers hire student beneficiaries for summer or Christmas vacations, and the government shares part of the wage cost as a subsidy to encourage participation. This arrangement helps students finance their studies and develop skills through supervised on-the-job training, with implementation and support coordinated by the DOLE and local government units.

SPES, the Special Program for the Employment of Students, is the earn-and-learn program created by Republic Act 7323 (enacted in 1992). The idea behind it is to give poor but deserving students paid work during school breaks so they can earn money for their education while gaining real work experience. Employers hire student beneficiaries for summer or Christmas vacations, and the government shares part of the wage cost as a subsidy to encourage participation. This arrangement helps students finance their studies and develop skills through supervised on-the-job training, with implementation and support coordinated by the DOLE and local government units.