DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND
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Doc Code: FM-CT-4
Version No.: 0
Effective Date:
[Region 2] February 1, 2024
PROJECT/TRAINING PROPOSAL
2024 Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)
1. YEP Training of Trainers (TOT) on Be Your Own Boss
(BYOB) Module: April 23-25, 2024, Nueva Vizcaya
2. YEP, You Can Be Your Own Boss (BYOB): May - June 2024,
Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya
3. YEP, Bootcamp for Young Entrepreneurs (BYE): August
2024, TBD
DTI SMEDD Regional Office 2
DTI R2 Provincial Offices, BSMED, PLGUs, UNDP, Saint Mary’s
University, Isabela State University (Echague & Cauayan
Campus)
The program’s primary objective is to cultivate employability
skills among young individuals through entrepreneurship,
offering a comprehensive set of interventions aimed at fostering
the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs). Relatively, the YEP focal persons will be trained to
ensure standardized conduct of the enhanced curriculum,
promote entrepreneurship among would-be and existing youth
MSMEs, and help them develop entrepreneurial skills and
sustain their respective business ventures.
Outputs/Outcomes:
- No. of YEP TOT conducted: 1
- No. of DTI staff trained: 15
- No. of YEP Be Your Own Boss conducted: 2
- No. of youths capacitated in YEP BYOB: 50
- No. of YEP Bootcamp for Young Entrepreneurs
conducted: 1
- No. of youths capacitated in YEP BYE: 30
The Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), launched in 2019,
was a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI) with support from the US Agency for
International Development (USAID) - Education Development
Center (EDC).
Over the years, various YEP activities have been implemented,
culminating in the successful pilot run of "YEP! You Can Be Your
Own Boss (BYOB)" by DTI Region 2 in Santiago, Isabela, from
September 25-28, 2023. This structured learning course
engaged 29 youths, comprising 18 prospective entrepreneurs
and 11 existing ones. The participants benefited from
comprehensive training sessions, hands-on workshops, and
mentorship provided by YEP regional and provincial focal points,
as well as Negosyo Center Business Counselors who acted as
facilitators.
 Following the pilot run, the BYOB initiative was expanded to
other provinces, including Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, and
Quirino, during November and December 2023 with a total of 60
youths participating. As the partnership with USAID Opportunity
2.0 enters its fifth year, the BYOB modules will now be fully
transitioned to DTI as part of the Youth Entrepreneurship
Program.

On the other hand, YEP! Bootcamp for Young Entrepreneurs is

an intensive 4-day entrepreneurship innovation summit that is
dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with the tools and
resources they need to start and grow successful businesses.
The event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs,
investors, mentors, and experts in the field to discuss the latest
trends, challenges, and opportunities in entrepreneurship.

For 2024, DTI Region 2 aims to conduct both activities to

standardize entrepreneurship training for the youths.

Hence, this proposal.

7. Resource Speaker/ DTI R2 Master Trainers, YEP Focal Persons, and Negosyo
Person/Trainer Center Business Counsellors

8. Target MSMEs and current

Enterprise Development EDT Level, if Sector/Group No. of MSMEs
applicable (Refers to Processed Food,
Track (EDT) Level Wearables and Homestyle,
Processed Fruits and Nuts, Youth,
Women, etc.)
YEP! BYOB Youth 50
Levels 0 - 1.1 (Isabela: 25,
Nueva Vizcaya: 25)
YEP! BYE Youth 30
Levels 1.1 - 2.0
Total 80

9. Project/Training YEP! Training of Trainers (TOT) for Be Your Own Boss

Components / Modules, (BYOB) Module
and Methodology  DTI R2 master trainers shall elevate the facilitation
capabilities of DTI facilitators specifically concerning the
YEP BYOB modules.
 Participants on the TOT will be all YEP focal persons
(both permanent and alternate roles), Business
Counselors, and other DTI Technical Staff engaged in
co-facilitating YEP BYOB sessions in the province.

YEP! You Can Be Your Own Boss (BYOB)

 DTI R2 shall use the enhanced curriculum for the
duration of the training workshop. The goal is to foster an
entrepreneurial mindset that emphasizes the importance
of meeting customer needs and wants.
 lndustry leaders and movers may be invited for one-on-
one coaching with the participants as they prepare for
the business pitching.
 Participants shall present their Business Plan to a
panelist.
 A graduation ceremony will be conducted for the
 completers and may be introduced to youth
organizations and can be assisted further by linking them
with the MSMEs enablers.

YEP! Bootcamp for Young Entrepreneurs (BYE)

 DTI shall prepare a comprehensive 4-day innovation-
based training together with UNDP for existing young
entrepreneurs with registered business
 The activities will be based on the YEP! Bootcamp for
Young Entrepreneurs course where it is divided into
three modalities: Youth Start, Youth Net and Youth
Match
 Youth Start compromises of advanced entrepreneurial
seminars for existing young entrepreneurs. Session
topics shall provide substantial notes regarding
fundamental areas of scaling up a business
 Youth Net comprises mentoring sessions with experts
from local cooperators and DTI local mentors.
 Youth Match comprises activities such as business
pitching and matching to establish linkages between the
young entrepreneur and business or financial investors
10. Budgetary Requirement YEP! Training of Trainers (TOT) for Be Your Own Boss
(BYOB) Module
Budget Item Unit Cost and Estimated Source/s
Quantity Budget of Funds
Allocation
(Php)
Meals & Snacks 350.00*18pax*3 18,900.00 MSMEDC
days
TEV of RO Staff 2pax 12,000.00
@1500*4days

1pax@750*4days 3,000.00
Office Supplies Bond Paper
2 reams*380.00 760.00

Certificate Holder 1,560.00

26 pcs*60.00

Printer Ink
2btl*500.00 1,000.00

Tarpaulin
1*1000.00 1,000.00
Total P38,220.00

YEP! You Can Be Your Own Boss (BYOB)

Budget Item Unit Cost and Estimated Source/s
Quantity Budget of Funds
Allocation
(Php)
Meals & Snacks Isabela: 63,000.00 MSMEDC
350.00*30pax*3
days (25pax, 5DTI)

Nueva Vizcaya
350.00*30pax*3
 days (25pax, 5DTI)
Handbook 350*50 pax 17,500.00
Printing
TEV of RO Staff 1pax 9,000.00
@1500*6days

Office Supplies Other Supplies 2,280.00

(Ballpen,
Notebooks,
Markers, ,etc)
Certificate Holder 3,000.00 NC
50 pcs*60.00

Tarpaulin 1,150.00
Total P91,780.00

YEP! Bootcamp for Young Entrepreneurs (BYE)

Budget Item Unit Cost and Quantity Estimated Source/s
Budget of Funds
Allocation
(Php)
Meals & 350.00*50pax*4days 70,000.00 MSMEDC
Snacks
Traveling 7pax @1500*4days 42,000.00
Expenses
Honorarium 5pax*2000 10,000.00
Supplies 8,000.00
Total P130,000.00
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11. Risk [Threat and
Opportunity] and Action Risk (Threat and Action to Address Responsible
Plan to Address Risk Action Date
Opportunity) Risk Person
Risk
Unavailability of Continuous Prior to the DTI R2 YEP
resource coordination and conduct of Focal
speaker/trainer proactive follow- each Persons
up with the activity
designated master
trainers before the
event to confirm
their availability.
Power Identify venues Prior to the DTI R2 YEP
Interruption that have power conduct of Focal
generators. each Persons
activity
Low turn-out of Invite additional Prior to the DTI R2 YEP
confirmation from participants, conduct of Focal
participants or should accomplish each Persons
confirmed pre-registration or activity
participants pledge of
during training commitment,
follow up
attendance a
week before
Delay in Ensure all During the DTI R2 YEP
training/seminar participants arrive activity Focal
program due to punctually to Persons
fortuity prevent
 congestion and
delays by sending
text messages or
creating a group
chat
Opportunity
Enhanced Encourage DTI R2 YEP
knowledge and participants to Focal
skills of capitalize on their Persons
participants in learnings from the
starting or sessions and
managing their execute plans
businesses presented during
business pitching.
12. Monitoring and  Distribution and retrieval of Client Satisfaction Feedback
Evaluation forms
 Conduct of Program Assessment with the Provincial YEP
focal persons to discuss follow-through activities, issues
and concerns, and ways forward

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED AND ENDORSED BY:

JANINE B. AREVALO-TABBU DESIREE S. ANGOLLUAN

NC-TIDA/YEP RFP OIC-DC, SMEDD
Date Prepared: 04/03/2024 Date Reviewed:

RECOMMENDING APPROVAL: APPROVED BY:

WINSTON T. SINGUN LEAH PULIDO OCAMPO

Assistant Regional Director Regional Director
Date Recommended: Date Approved:
Funds Available:

This is to certify that the financial requirement of this proposal is:

within the approved APP/PPMP of the agency;

within the Work and Financial Plan of the implementing Unit; and

there are sufficient funds from appropriate sources for its implementation.

DANE ROLLAN DE LOS SANTOS

Budget Officer
**Date:______________
***Proposal Review:
 This is to certify that the attached proposal has been reviewed by the Regional/Provincial
Proposal Evaluation Committee and has complied with the recommendations as indicated in
the Evaluation Form.

ATTY. CYRUS I. RESTAURO

RPEC Chairman
**Date:____________

Notes:
* - if Budget Source is from PO and RO, both AO (PO) and Budget Officer (RO) will sign
** - Actual DATE when the proposal was signed, especially if the proposal is revised *** - Proposals
that will only undergo the review of RPEC

Attachments:
● Training Needs Analysis (TNA) or Letter Request, DTI Guidelines, Industry Cluster
Plans, and MSME Development Plan
● List of Potential Participants, if available
● All other attachments as required by Finance AD

Attachment A

YEP! You Can Be Your Own Boss (BYOB)

 Proposed Program: Below is the table of key topics on entrepreneurship and life skills
covered by the module.

Day 1
8:00am-8:10am Preliminaries
8:10am-8:30am Module Introduction
8:30am-9:00am My Values, Beliefs, and Characteristics as a Business Owner
9:00am-9:30am My Goals and Vision as a Business Owner
9:30am-11:00am Businesses and Business Opportunities in my Community
11:00am-12:00nn My Prospective Customer
12:00nn-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm Continuation of My Prospective Customer
2:00pm-3:30pm My Business Idea
3:30pm-4:30pm Business Model Canvas
4:30pm-5:00pm Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
5:00pm-5:30pm Growing my Business One Customer at a Time
Day 2
8:00am-8:10am Preliminaries
8:10am-10:00am Continuation of Growing my Business One Customer at a Time
10:00am-12:00nn My Business Operations
12:00nn-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-1:30pm Continuation of My Business Operations
1:30pm-2:00pm Teamwork and Collaboration
2:00pm-2:30pm Rights and Responsibilities of Employees and Employers
2:30pm-3:00pm Me and My Business Team
3:00pm-5:00pm Managing my Business Finances
Day 3
8:00am-8:10am Preliminaries
8:10am-10:00am The Resources I need to Set-Up my Business
10:00am-11:00am Effective Speaking
11:00am-12:00nn Preparing for my Business Pitch
12:00nn-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-2:00nn Continuation of Preparing for my Business Pitch
2:00pm-5:00pm Business Pitch Competition and Closing

Attachment B

YEP, Bootcamp for Young Entrepreneurs (BYE)

 Proposed Program: Below is the table of suggested panel discussions, workshop topics, and
interactive sessions per day.

DAY 1
9:00am-10:00am Welcome remarks by the Undersecretary and Keynote Speech of Tech Start-
up Founder
10:00am-10:30am Panel discussion on “The Impact of Technology on Entrepreneurship”
10:30pm-11:00pm Q&A
11:00am-12:00pm Workshops on "Product Development and Design Thinking"
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-2:00pm Interactive sessions on "Building and Managing Teams"
2:00pm-3:00pm Pitch training for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs
3:00-PM-3:30pm Breakout session for youth to network with invited speakers and fellow
participants
3:30pm-4:00pm Closing Remarks
DAY 2
9:00am-10:00am Preliminaries and Keynote Speech by a Business Mentor
10:00am-10:30am Panel discussion on “Mentorship and Networking for Entrepreneurs”
10:30am-11:00am Q&A
11:00am-12:00pn Workshops on "Financial Planning and Budgeting for Entrepreneurs" and
"Legal Matters for Entrepreneurs"
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-1:30pm Q&A
1:30pm-2:30pm Interactive sessions on “Marketing and Sales Strategies for Entrepreneurs”
2:30pm-3:00pm Breakout session for youth to network with invited speakers and fellow
participants
3:00pm-3:30pm Closing Remarks
DAY 3
9:00am-10:00am Preliminaries and Keynote Speech by a Venture Capitalist
10:00am-10:30am Panel discussion on “Access to Funding for Entrepreneurs”
10:30am-11:00am Q&A
11:00am-12:00pm Workshops on "Investor Relations and Fundraising" and "Negotiating with
Investors"
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm-2:00pm Interactive sessions on "Scaling Your Business"
2:00pm-2:30pm Breakout session for youth to network with invited speakers and fellow
participants
2:30pm-3:00pm Closing Remarks
DAY 4
9:00am-12:00pm Visit to a local innovation hub or startup accelerator and meeting with
entrepreneurs, mentors, investors
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm Travel back to venue
2:00pm-3:30pm Booth Set-up/Display of Participants’ products/business ideas with networking
and feedbacking session from invited entrepreneurs, mentors, investors
3:30pm-4:00pm Awarding of certificate
4:00pm-4:15pm Closing Remarks

Attachment C
List of Participants
YEP Training of Trainers (TOT) on Be Your Own Boss (BYOB)
Province No. of Pax
Regional Office 2
Batanes 1
Cagayan 3
Isabela 3
Nueva Vizcaya 3
Quirino 3
Sub Total 15
DTI R2 Master Trainers 1. Janine Arevalo-Tabbu
2. Jannyn Lafeguerra
3. Mary Rose Dumpit
TOTAL 18