The Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) Maasin City Campus held an informative session for its graduating students on May 29, 2024, regarding the Social Security System (SSS). The event, which took place in the lovely SLSU quadrangle, was designed to inform aspiring professionals about the value and advantages of SSS membership as they start their careers. The seminar was a part of the university's effort to make sure that its students are aware of the social safety nets that are accessible to them and are ready for the shift from academic life to the job.
SSS staff gave the graduating students from the social work and public administration departments a thorough rundown of all the benefits and initiatives that are accessible to them during the session. The significance of SSS's array of services, such as retirement benefits, disability benefits, maternity leave, and healthcare aid, in ensuring financial stability was underscored. Assuring a safety net that helps members through different life stages and unanticipated circumstances, the speakers emphasized how regular payments to the SSS can considerably aid members in times of need. A special focus was placed on outlining the enrollment process, the necessary contributions, and the long-term benefits of keeping an active SSS membership.
SLSU-Maasin City Campus graduates showed a high level of engagement, acknowledging the importance of the material as they got ready to enter the job. Numerous individuals conveyed gratitude for the useful perspectives regarding how SSS benefits can improve their work experience and individual financial planning. At the lively Q&A that followed the talk, students asked questions about particular SSS program components and actively participated in the discussion. This conversation demonstrated how well the seminar worked to increase awareness and motivate participants to take proactive measures to secure their future by becoming members of SSS.
(via and Photos by Francis Ianne Jacobe | Pulse)
