Local residents undergo training in welding and scaffolding skills, hosted by TVI and CTU organizations.
Shaping Futures in Toledo City
get your hands dirty and boost your career prospects with a free welding and scaffolding training program, brought to you by AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI) and Cebu Technological University-Pinamungajan (CTU)!
Say goodbye to financial barriers and hello to career advancement 😎. This program, available to more than 90 residents from several barangays in Toledo City, is all about your future. With potential roles in the planned expansion of the TVI power plant on the horizon, you could be kickstarting a promising career!
Are you ready to learn? This program covers two TESDA-recognized courses: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Scaffold Erection. As a SMAW trainee, you'll be diving into 272 hours of instruction. Scaffolding participants, on the other hand, will complete 168 hours. The best part? You'll be fully equipped with all training materials and resources, provided by the program 🤑.
Don't worry, the training sessions fit conveniently into your schedule, taking place on weekends! Plus, the program will help you prepare for the National Certificate II (NC II) assessments, aligning with TESDA standards. By early June, 91 out of 123 registered participants (that's 71% from Barangay Bato) had been regularly attending, and they've been making the most of the opportunity!
Gabrielle Padilla, TVI’s reputation and stakeholder management manager, sums it up perfectly: "This isn't just about building a workforce for one project. It's about helping residents gain foundational skills and making learning opportunities more accessible. We're glad to be working with CTU to support local talent development in Toledo."
So, are you ready to shine ✨? Give it a go and see where your new skills could take you! With the success of this program, there's potential for expansion into other technical fields like electronics, carpentry, masonry, housekeeping, and cookery - particularly among women!
It's true that the electricity TVI generates lights up homes. But opportunities like this program power communities and dreams. Excited? Let's get started! 🤩 / ZZZ
Enrichment data:More than 90 residents from various barangays in Toledo City are participating in a free welding and scaffolding training program jointly conducted by AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI) and Cebu Technological University–Pinamungajan (CTU). The program covers two TESDA-recognized courses: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Scaffold Erection. It offers 272 and 168 hours of instruction to SMAW and scaffolding trainees, respectively. The sessions take place on weekends and aim to prepare participants for the National Certificate II (NC II) assessments, adhering to TESDA standards.
The program supports employment opportunities, providing potential roles in the planned expansion of the TVI power plant. Beyond project-specific job creation, it also aims to equip residents with foundational skills and improve access to learning opportunities in Toledo City. TVI fully finances the program, including registration and assessment fees, while CTU is responsible for designing, delivering, and overseeing instruction and certification. The initial focus is on welding and scaffolding, but there's potential for expansion into other areas such as electronics, carpentry, masonry, housekeeping, and cookery.
