NCTS Welcomes Student Interns from UPD ICE

The National Center for Transportation Studies (NCTS) is pleased to welcome two (2) college students from the UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering (UPD ICE) to undergo internship. The NCTS was again invited by UPD ICE to be one of their Host Training Establishments (HTEs) for their Internship Program.

On June 19, 2025, Ms. Maribelle Lobendino, NCTS Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS) and Student Affairs Coordinator, conducted an orientation for the interns. The session outlined expectations, guidelines, and the specifics of the internship, scheduled to run from June 19 to July 23, 2025, fulfilling the required minimum of 200 hours. A courtesy call with Dr. Jun T. Castro, NCTS Director, was held on July 8, 2025, to formally welcome the interns.

The NCTS Internship Program aims to provide students with practical experience in conducting research, creating knowledge products, and exploring diverse career paths in the engineering field. The program also focuses on developing interns’ competencies, work ethics, and values – critical for future professional success.