At least 15 indigenous peoples (IP) members from Sto. Domingo, Albay, benefited from a short course on assembling solar nightlights and post lamps through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Southern Luzon Technological Colleges Foundation Institute (SLFTCI) on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
TESDA-Bicol Regional Director Archie Grande said the short course is part of the micro-credential courses for community-based training, depending on community needs.<\/p>\n
TESDA, through SLFTCI, taught hands-on assembly and maintenance of solar nightlights and post lamps, recognizing that skills development must be inclusive, accessible and responsive to communities.<\/p>\n
“The identified IP beneficiaries identified that they need solar-powered light through the Southern Luzon Technological Colleges Foundation Institute (SLFTCI), which is conducted in batches,” Grande said.<\/p>\n
Grande added that they have “special clients” that include IPs, geographically isolated and displaced areas, and far-flung areas.<\/p>\n
“Aside from solar-powered light, we also have courses for agriculture, tourism, and construction. We have so many courses on agriculture since after the pandemic, we need food security,” he added.<\/p>\n
Jimrex Valencia, 23, an IP member from Sto. Domingo, thanked the government through TESDA for the training.<\/p>\n
“I learned a lot, thanks to TESDA for training and inviting us,” Valencia said, adding he will use what he learned to operate a solar lamp and panel provided to them, as their house has no electricity.<\/p>\n
Rema Salbio, 35, an IP member from Sto. Domingo and a mother of five, said she learned how to use and assemble a solar light as part of the training, which is a big help to her family since they do not have electricity in their home. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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