The Caloocan City government announced on Sunday, June 11, that a total of 1,498 Caloocan City residents have completed the city’s free skills training program.
The training program is spearheaded by the Caloocan City Manpower Training Center (CCMTC), which aims to provide the city residents with opportunities and skills they can use for livelihood.
The 1,498 graduates came from three separate batches of the program which started in November 2022. The participants underwent trainings for various skills including massage therapy, culinary, housekeeping, welding, and electrical installations.
(Photo from Caloocan City Public Information Office/MANILA BULLETIN)
On Friday, June 9, 613 participants completed their trainings for body massage, basic arc welding, basic dressmaking, and electrical installations, among others.
The graduates also received their very own start-up packages such as sewing machines, massage kit, welding equipment, and electrical installation kit.
“Binabati ko po ang 613 trainees mula sa ikatlong batch na nakapagtapos ng libreng skills training sa ating Caloocan City Manpower Training Center. Hangad po namin na mapakinabangan at mapagkakitaan niyo ang mga kaalaman at karanasan na natutunan niyo (I congratulate the 613 trainees from the third batch who completed free skills training at our Caloocan City Manpower Training Center. We wish you to benefit from the knowledge and experience you have learned),” Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan told the graduates.
He also assured that the city government will continue to help their constituents.
Meanwhile, Public Employment Service Office (PESO) officer-in-charge Ms. Violeta Gonzales expressed her gratitude to the mayor for supporting the program.
“Tiyak po na magpapatuloy ang ating mga skills training at employment programs para sa ikabubuti ng mga mamamayan (It is certain that our skills training and employment programs will continue for the good of the citizens)," Ms. Gonzales said.