TESDA, BEPA AND LGUs EMPOWER COMMUNITIES THROUGH ELECTRICAL SKILLS TRAINING

TESDA Davao City District Office, along with the Provincial Training Center – Davao and Barangay Electricians Practitioners Administration (BEPA), launched a major initiative in Brgy. Baganihan, Marilog District, Davao City on July 22, 2024. The program’s goal is to empower residents and improve community self-sufficiency through Skills Training in Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II.
 
Key figures from local government, technical education, and the power industry have joined forces in this collaborative effort. Among the attendees were City Councilor Alberto T. Ungab of the 3rd District of Davao City, Acting District Director Myrna C. Roa, Center Administrator Engr. Sammy S. Cameros, CTEC Focal Ivy Margate, and Hon. Arnold S. Angit, Barangay Captain of Brgy. Baganihan.
 
BEPA’s leadership, including Engr. Jonathan Medalla, Chairman and Supervisor at Davao Light and Power Company and Vice Chairman Engr. Charlo Deniega, brought industry expertise to the program. Their involvement suggested a curriculum aligned with current industry standards and practices.
 
The initiative targets aspiring electricians from three barangays: Baganihan, Datu Salumay, and Buda. By offering thorough training, the program aims to establish a group of certified barangay electricians. This approach guarantees the presence of skilled professionals in these communities and creates job opportunities for participants.
 
This program represents a forward-thinking approach to community development. By investing in local skills and human capital, it addresses immediate needs for electrical services while potentially stimulating economic growth in these barangays. This program can be a blueprint for similar initiatives elsewhere, showing how focused skills training can empower individuals and strengthen communities.
 
It will be important to track the effects of skills training on employment rates, community electrification projects, and overall electrical service quality in the target barangays. The success of this initiative could create opportunities for expanded training programs and enhanced collaboration between government, TESDA, and industry sectors in meeting community needs.

DCDO AND PTC-DAVAO CONDUCT COORDINATION MEETING FOR BEPA PROGRAM

On July 4, 2024, the Provincial Training Center - Davao and Davao City District Office conducted a coordination meeting and profiling activity for Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II trainees under the Barangay Electrician Practitioners Association (BEPA) program. This significant event occurred across three Local Government Units in Marilog District, Davao City: Brgy. Baganihan, Brgy. Datu Salumay, and Brgy. Buda.

The meeting aimed to recognize the existing electricians within the community to provide skills training and to help them secure their national certificates. Additionally, the initiative sought to prepare these individuals to serve as official barangay electricians in their respective communities. This approach not only enhances the skills of local electricians but also contributes to community development by ensuring each barangay has qualified electrical practitioners.

PTC-Davao Center Administrator Engr. Sammy S. Cameros led the activity alongside its Vocational Instruction Supervisor Designate Jonathan D. Samillano, DCDO Special Project Focal Francis Rey Q. Buñawan, and BEPA member Allan M. Salon.

This program represents a momentous step towards professionalizing local electricians and improving electrical services in rural areas. By combining skills enhancement with community service, the program aspires to create a sustainable model for developing skilled professionals who are deeply connected to their local communities. The success of this program could potentially serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives in other technical fields, further contributing to the overall development and safety of barangays across the region.

Training Induction Program conducted to Fifty TWSP Scholars in Brgy. Daliao, Toril District, Davao City

A Training Induction Program (TIP) took place in Brgy. Daliao, Toril District, Davao City on March 11, 2024. The activity participated by twenty-five (25) trainees in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I and twenty-five (25) trainees in Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) NC II. The skills training is conducted through the Mobile Training Program (MTP) under the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP).

Barangay Captain Hon. Joseph L. Dumugho expressed his support for the trainees and conveyed gratitude for the collaboration with the TESDA Provincial Training Center–Davao. Mr. Alexis C. Perez, TESDS II / Vocational Instruction Supervisor - Designate, led the Training Induction Program. Also present were Maria Theresa V. Bolo, Technical-Vocational Supervisor, Andrian G. Corporal, Trainer for EIM NC II, and Jem Marie F. Irog-Irog, Trainer for SMAW NC I.

The TIP aims to inspire and support scholars throughout their training journey. It also serves as an opportunity to introduce them to TESDA and its services. During the TIP, scholars receive information about their scholarship benefits and other related matters to make well-informed decisions and maximize the benefits of their scholarships.