By Alfonso T. Ruda
DIPOLOG CITY - The city
government here through the Livelihood Skills Development and Enhancement
Center (LSDEC) in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE) has recently conducted an orientation for the first batch of
out-of-school-youth (OSY) to undergo a livelihood training at the said center in Galas this
city.
A
press release issued by the City Information Office (CIO) disclosed that the
said training, which started on Jan. 6, would last for 20 days.
In
her message during the opening program, Mayor Evelyn T. Uy challenged the
trainees “to work hard, so that despite their not being able to finish a
four-degree course, they could still find a decent job after the 20-day
training.”
On
the other hand, Ms. Megan Ligutom of DOLE also said that her office will also
assist those put up their own business. She likewise explained the livelihood
programs of the agency, including the employment opportunity for the youth.
Among
the courses offered by LSDEC for the first batch of training are metal craft,
heavy equipment operator, housekeeping, food processing, masonry and plumbing.
Ligutom
said that any trainee who passes the NC-II category after the training will receive
starter kits from the DOLE.
With
this development, Mayor Uy called upon the youth who have stopped schooling to
visit LSDEC in Galas and see Ms. Flora V. Atamosa to avail of this training
program. (PIA9)