DPWH reviving cadet engineering program to recruit young talent

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is reviving its Cadet Engineering Program to recruit young engineers.

The initiative was brought to the attention of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon by former Secretaries Rogelio Singson and Jose de Jesus.

Launched in 2013 by Singson, the 26-week program aims to train engineers in public service, infrastructure, and the DPWH's mandate.

The program's objective is to yield young engineers who may potentially work for the government agency.

This revival seeks to bring in fresh graduates and promote meritocracy within the agency, moving away from a patronage system.

A success story of the program is DPWH Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Engr. Lara Esquibel, an early completer from 2013.

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