CITY OF TABUK, Mar. 10(PIA) --Sixteen former rebels in Kalinga are ready for competency assessment to qualify for driving national certification (NC II).
Of the 16, 12 recently completed the 15-day training on driving provided by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Four FRs who earlier learned how to drive will also be assessed.
TESDA earlier offered members of the Kalinga Returnees Association (KRA) 100 training slots for driving which will be filled by batches.
A female FR also completed basic computer literacy at the provincial training center. She was advised to enhance her skills by training on computer system servicing at any TESDA accredited technical-vocational training institute where she can avail of a scholarship slot.
Meanwhile, TESDA Provincial Director Victor Brioso invited interested FRs to avail of free trainings being offered by government to equip them with the necessary skills to pursue livelihood ventures and make them productive citizens.
He encouraged the KRA-Balbalan Chapter to form into a cooperative in order to avail of package assistance from government agencies so that they can start their livelihood projects for them to have a better future.
Provincial Legal Officer Ken Emery Martinez assured the association members that the provincial government is ready to extend assistance. “We are establishing skills profiling for your group so that the provincial LGU can help you get employed on Capitol projects where your skills match the job demand,” he said.
Provincial DILG Director Mayer Max Adong committed conduct seminars for the group as he solicited their support in exemplifying “Disiplina Muna” in all their endeavors.
He urged them to actively participate in community affairs, take steps towards disciplining ourselves for others to emulate. He cited road clearing, disaster preparedness and resilience, anti-smoking, ease of doing business, liquor ban, tourist spot cleanup, and functionality of barangay anti-drug abuse council as areas for collaboration. (JDP/PAB-PIA CAR, Kalinga)
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