Schooling Secretary Sonny Angara boarded the OceanXplorer, the world’s most superior analysis and media vessel, for a tour on the Manila South Port final 12 months. Picture from DepEd web site
MANILA, Philippines — In a bid to develop ocean literacy amongst Filipino learners, the Division of Schooling (DepEd) has partnered with OceanX Schooling, Inc. a US-based ocean exploration initiative.
In an announcement on Sunday, DepEd stated it formalized its partnership with OceanX by way of a memorandum of settlement (MOA) geared at exploring alternatives “centered on science expeditions using the OceanXplorer analysis vessel and associated movie and media initiatives.”
“OceanX will likewise conduct in-port activations that can provide learners hands-on studying expertise and useful insights into the work of marine scientists in ocean conservation and analysis as a part of its 2025 science analysis expedition,” the division added.
Furthermore, DepEd stated that OceanX gives different initiatives, such because the Younger Explorers Program and the Early Profession Explorers Program — each of which “present immersive, multi-day experiences that includes expert-led periods within the marine science trade.”
The training division defined the Younger Explorers Program is for learners aged 18 to 24, that includes workshops, hands-on actions, and impartial research “to realize foundational data and abilities in ocean science, marine operations, and digital media storytelling.”
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However, the Early Profession Explorers Program caters to these at the least 25 years previous with lower than 5 years {of professional} expertise.
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“This program allows them to collaborate with friends and famend college to deepen their data about ocean exploration and strengthen their profession’s impression on ocean advocacy,” DepEd defined.
For these , DepEd stated functions for each packages might be submitted by way of these hyperlinks: the Younger Explorers Program and the Early Profession Explorers Program.
The division added that candidates should even have passports legitimate till March 2026 and will probably be evaluated on a rolling foundation.
In the meantime, journey bills corresponding to airfare, lodging, and journey allowances will probably be lined by OceanX.
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