By Howard Billy A. Bianan, BA ELS 4 Intern

Announcement posted via CPU website and CPU FB Page.

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X

Central Philippine University has announced through its website that it is now reopening the applications for the Work Student Study Program (WSSP) for the 2nd Semester of 2022 – 2023. This program has been CPU’s legacy and is a representation that indeed “labor is honor.”

One of its beneficiaries, Jeric Mark Caño, is a 3rd-year BSIT student currently assigned in CPU Guidance Office assisting in administrative tasks. In an interview, he said that was inspired by his elder sister who was also a beneficiary of this program and she graduated with a degree Bachelor of Science in Social Work.

Jeric Mark Caño, is a 3rd-year BSIT, is one of the beneficiaries of WSSP.

He considers the work-study program an on-campus job. He said it is an exciting time where he learned and honed skills such as professionalism, a strong work ethic, critical thinking, problem-solving, working under pressure, and time management, gaining valuable experience while he works for his tuition and fees.

Caño knows that the skills he picks up through the work-study program can directly impact his success later in life. Not only can he secure work that relates to his major but by being a working student, he can also gain skills that may take years to cultivate in a shorter amount of time.

If you’re interested in this program you may submit your application to the WSSP office, Room 104, Franklin Hall. The deadline for application is on March 3, 2023.