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 ==[[Ilocos Norte News]]==
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-'''DOLE-INFO conducts Job Fair to 1,224 newly grads'''
+'''SMEs attend DOLE seminars in Ilocos Norte'''
-*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R01&article=1911333539581
+*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=341334113648
-*By: PIA
+*By: Carlo P. Canares
-*''April 11, 2012''
+*''April 12, 2012''
-LAOAG CITY- The Department of Labor and Employment-Ilocos Norte Field Office (DOLE- INFO), together with the city government of Batac and Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) conducted recently a jobs fair for the university's newly graduates.
+LAOAG CITY- Proprietors of small and medium enterprises attended seminars conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment in Ilocos Norte recently to inform them of labor laws and standards and find out if they are complying with these.
-More than 1,200 new graduates joined the fair held at the University’s Function Hall in Batac City last March 21.
+DOLE Information Officer Leonavella Dadiz said that rather than the DOLE inspectors going to these establishments, the department had them come together for the Technical Assistance Visit seminars at Texicano Hotel in Laoag City.
-Available slots opened in the fair include marketing specialist, accounting, cooperative agents, hotel and restaurant managers and other business administration positions.
+“The DOLE has inspectors checking on all business establishments, big or small. But since we lack inspectors to cover all establishments, the department decided to just conduct the seminars for the smaller businesses. This is our solution to inspect them at the same time,” Dadiz said.
-The activity aimed at providing immediate work for the young graduates so as to minimize unemployment in the country.
+Seventy-nine establishments, all employing not more 10 workers, attended the seminars.
-A total of 663 job vacancies, were offered by the 14 participating local employers who participated in the event.
+DOLE Provincial Chief Engracio Bailon and other officials discussed various topics which included general labor standards (GLS); providing and promoting a child labor-free workplace; providing just compensation and related benefits; and establishing a safe and healthy workplace.
-At the end of the day after undergoing written examinations and interviews, 17 job seekers were hired on the spot for marketing, accounting and cooperative agents. Other applicants have to undergo further interview and examinations in order to match their qualification to the available job slots.
+During the seminar, participants were given a checklist on GLS and action plan forms to accomplish.
-The Social Security System (SSS) also attended the event to provide automatic enrolment for the employees’ insurance benefit.
+Dadiz explained that through the checklist, they will be able to evaluate if the businesses are complying with labor standards.
-MMSU and the City of Batac is looking forward to another partnership in bringing jobs closer to young seekers hopeful for an employment after graduation.
+“For example, we will know if they do not follow the minimum wage law by the answers they give on the checklist. And in case they do, we will give them six months to correct it. DOLE inspectors will be conducting follow-up visits in these establishments to monitor the implementation of their action plans,” Dadiz explained.
+“These seminars provided the participants a greater understanding of the various topics presented, hence, helping them preserve and enhance their respective business undertakings and relationship with their workforce,” Dadiz said.
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