Youth training

From the Manila Bulletin (Jun 9): Youth training

The Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) conducted a skills training to 42 out-of-school youths (OSYs) of this city, in an effort to educate and enhance their skills, which could eventually help them find better jobs.

The training was conducted in coordination with the local village officials of San Roque,and the Region-9 office of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-9).

NFWM commander Commodore Isabelo H. Gador, who graced the graduation rites, said the training for the 42 OSYs started last April 15, and culminated on June 5.

Courses offered to the 42 OSYs include basic computer literacy, basic electricity, and basic oxy-acetylene cutting and welding course conducted onboard the Philippine Navy ship BRP Dagupan City (LC551).

Gador said 24 OSYs completed the basic computer literacy course, 11 completed basic electricity, four on arc welding, and three on oxy-acetylene cutting and welding.

It was learned that the program targets OSYs with ages 17 to 27.

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