Two hundred forty slots are available for the Community Technology-Based Skills Training Scholarship for residents of the 5th District in Negros Occidental beginning April 8, the office of Rep. Ignacio Arroyo said in a press release.

The trainings, to be conducted in cooperation with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, are open to fisherfolk, farmers, out-of-school youths, unemployed adults and their beneficiaries. Each training will run for three weeks for a period of 120 hours.

The training project, funded by P1 million from Arroyo’s Priority Development Assistance Fund, are designed to serve the need for industrial skills of District V residents. These include Welding and Fabrication, three batches; Plumbing, two batches; Small Engine Repair and Maintenance for Agricultural Equipment, two batches; Preventive Maintenance/Auto Mechanics and Defensive Driving, two batches; and Engine Tune-Up and Overhauling of Small and Medium Fishing Boats, two batches.

It focuses on producing barangay-based skilled workers to generate employment and livelihood or self -employment opportunities in the community. This will also lead to increased job opportunities and improved productivity situation of micro and small enterprises which are important vehicles in achieving economic development in the Province of Negros Occidental especially in the target municipalities and city in the District V.

Those who wish for more information may contact the  TESDA Office in Talisay City at 495-6621, 495-6622, 0917-4588689; PTC-Kabankalan at 0917-8822063;  or the District V Representative/ Coordinator at 441-3286.*

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