The Work Appreciation Program (WAP) is one of the components of the 
year-round President's Youth Work Program, Kabataan: 2000 implemented by the
Department of Labor and Employment. It is intended to provide youth 
participants meaningful and productive activities.

      The WAP's main objective is to provide the youth the opportunities to 
be able to appreciate work and develop proper work ethics by exposing them 
to actual work situations. In this regard, they will be given opportunities 
to gain experiences in working environments provided by the sponsoring 
companies. The youth would be introduced to the procedures, standards, 
machines, tools and work environment relevant to performance of specific work.

      This program in general, aims to increase awareness of the youth of the
important role they play in the economic advancement of the country. It is 
also expected to promote closer coordinative linkages among DOLE, other 
government agencies, employer groups, civic organizations, schools, media and
private establishments in undertaking youth programs.