LGU-Juban Hosts June ASCTECs Meeting

The local government unit of Juban hosted the June 2007 regular meeting of the Association of CTECs (ASCTECs) held on June 15, 2007 at the Mayor's Office.

Among the agenda discussed were how the LGUs can make the most out of the PGMA-TWSP, how the CTECs can ensure timely submission of training reports, and other matters.

The members and officials of ASCTECs and the TESDA-Sorsogon family would like to thank Hon. Mayor Ma. Teresa Guab-Fragata, Ms. Lizpeth Nicolas, the CTEC; and all other personnel and officials of LGU-Juban for the hospitality and warm welcome.

CTECs Plan Benchmarking-Networking Tour to Subic

To make sure that there are ready employers for their local government unit's scholars under the Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Training for Work Scholarship Program (PGMA-TWSP), the officials and members of the Association of Sorsogon Community Training and Employment Coordinators (ASCTECs) are planning to go to Subic and personally talk with officials of companies there regarding their specific requirements for workers in various qualifications.

This is what the ASCTECs have agreed upon during their regular monthly meeting in Juban, Sorsogon last June 15, 2007.

According to Miss Rowena E. Fajardo, ASCTECs President, this is very important in bridging the gap between what their LGU scholars under PGMA-TWSP will learn and what their prospective employers will actually require.

The inputs of the industry partners that the ASCTECs will talk with will be integrated in the curriculum that will be used to train the scholars.

The tour is tentatively scheduled this August, before the actual trainings for the scholars are conducted starting September 2007.

23 TTI Officials, Faculty, Personnel Trained on Local Area Network Use

To assist Bulusan National Vocational Technical School and Sorsogon National Agricultural School, both TESDA technology institutions in Sorsogon, make the most out of their local area networks, the TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office conducted a training workshop for 23 institution officials, faculty and personnel on June 11-15, 2007 at Bulusan National Vocational Technical School.

The training covered topics such as maintaining a computer unit connected to a local area network (LAN), installing and configuring a LAN chatting and file sharing /transfer application, sharing, transferring and exchanging files, sending short messages, maintaining file security, reviewing documents electronically; and installing,configuring and running an anti-virus.

Mr. Manny P. Azusano, TESDA Sorsogon information systems focal; Mr. Dante T. Desuyo, TESDA Sorsogon information hardware assets and networking focal; and Miss Salvacion B. Bonganay, San Francisco Institute of Science and Technology Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) focal, facilitated the training.

Miss Elizabeth L. Bornas, Supervising TESD Specialist of TESDA Sorsogon, refreshed the participants before the start of the training-workshop proper on the rationale of the activity and explained its relationship to other programs of the institutions such as preparation of competency-based learning materials, researches, project proposals and even their regular staff/administrative meetings.

Thirteen officials, personnel and faculty members from Bulusan National Vocational Technical School (BNVTS) and 10 from Sorsogon National Agricultural School (SNAS) attended the training.

The participants from BNVTS included Engr. Roan P. Espinas (Vocational School Administrator), Ms. Gina F. Aguilar, Mr. Gerardo E. Aguilar, Ms. Jenelyn L. Dino, Ms. Melinda Fulo, Mr. Ricardo F. Galve, Ms. Marivic Jeresano, Ms. Merceditas P. Gob, Ms. Clarissa F. Javier, Mr. Liberato F. Esteves, Ms. Lorna Manacob, Ms. Nenita R. Rafallo, and Mr. Gregorio Tagalicud.

On the other hand, the following were the participants from SNAS: Mrs. Anita B. de Guzman (Vocational School Administrator), Mr. Alexander L. Castuera, Mr. Ricardo B. Detecio, Ms. Julieta Galay, Mr. Conrado Lopez Jr., Mr. Reynan L. Malate, Mr. Roberto C. Mendoza, Ms. Elena J. Molenilla, Mr. Jason John Romero, and Ms. Rosalinda Verano.

26 Trainers Pass Technology Assessment

Twenty-six technical-vocational education and training (TVET) trainers passed the technology assessment conducted by the TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office last February 19, 2007 at Computer Communications Development Institute and AMA Computer Learning Center, both in Sorsogon City.

Of the 26, 21 passed in Personal Computer (PC) Operations while one passed in PC Hardware Servicing.

Those who passed in PC Operations are: Alfred B. Amparado Jr., Perry M. Auxillos, Christopher G. Benasa, Maridi E. Detera, Crisanta J. Dionglay, Joel J. Gerona, Angela D. Golis, Milagros J. Laciste, Elvin Manuel R. Luces, Leah Santa C. Manrique, Ma. Chona A. Mapula, Genevieve P. Marcelo, Judith D. Mostar, Gina R. Olea, Aries S. Ordoñez, Arlie A. Pareñas, Amy N. Perillo, Michael G. Rivera, Josefina R. Sarmiento, Christian Y. Sy, Vener D. and Villanueva Jr.

Ariel Y. Ramirez passed in PC Hardware Servicing.

The technology assessment in PC Operations included the four core competencies including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and the use of e-mail and internet. Meanwhile, the assessment in PC Hardware Servicing included installation of computer systems and networks, diagnosis and troubleshooting of computer systems, configuring computer systems and networks, and maintaining computer systems and networks.

The technology assessment is part of the process for qualifying TVET trainers in Sorsogon to teach TVET competency-based courses under the new training regulations.

TESDA Sorsogon Certifies 507 TVET Graduates and Workers in 2006

Five hundred seven TVET graduates and technical-vocational workers were issued Certificates of Competency out of the 1,159 assessed by TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office in 2006.

Of those certified, 126 were certified as Automotive Mechanics (LD-NC I), 117 as Building Wiring Electricians, 112 as Bakers, 44 as Consumer Electronic Mechanics (NC I), 28 as Shielded Metal Arc Welders, 24 as Dressmakers and 22 as Data Encoders. Aside from them, 34 were certified in various other occupations.

The certification rate of workers assessed was 43.74 percent.

TVET Sector Trains 12,000 in 2006

The TVET sector of Sorsogon trained 12,107 students, trainees and partners in 2006, according to the 2006 Annual Accomplishment Report released by the TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office recently. Of this, 1,190 were trained in formal courses, 619 in Extension and 1,265 in short-term programs offered by technical-vocational institutions.

Meanwhile, various non-school based trainings including those conducted by local government units, non-government organizations, other government agencies with training activities, firms and cooperatives trained 9,033 persons. Non-school based trainings included community-based training for enterprise development (CBTED) (1,113 persons), community-based training programs (CBTP) (7,786), enterprise-based trainings (including Kasanayan sa Hanapbuhay program) (39) and TVET sector capability build-up training program (95).

School-based trainings focused on medium-term and long-term middle-level manpower needs of industries within the Province and other areas (such as Information Technology, Construction, Transport, Storage and Communication; and Health and Social Work sectors) while non-school based trainings concentrated more on the short-term and immediate manpower needs of local industries (including Agriculture, Hunting and Forestry; small-scale Manufacturing; Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities; Construction and Information and Communications Technology).

Total reported investments and commitments infused by all TVET stakeholders and providers was P2,429,709.

MTESDC Gubat Technical Working Groups Plan for Quick Response Program

To help victims of the recent typhoon Milenyo, technical working groups of the Municipal Technical Education and Skills Development Committee of Gubat (MTESDC-Gubat) met on October 16, 2006 to map out quick response training cum rehabilitation skills training plan for the agriculture, social services and infrastructure/construction sectors.

During the meeting-workshop, members of the technical working groups headed by the Municipal Agricultural Officer and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer, both members of MTESDC-Gubat, identified possible interventions. Provision of seeds and fertilizers, rehabilitation of coconut, and repair and reconstruction of destroyed day care centers and municipal government buildings were among the priority interventions considered.

All interventions will have training, monitoring and assessment components. They will be implemented beginning this November 2006 and will end June 2007.

To help cushion the impact of the effects of the typhoon to the agriculture and fishery sector, the sector hardest hit by the calamity, farmers and fisherfolks will be encouraged to participate in the training cum rehab of day care centers and local government facilities while they are waiting for their crops to recover. The provision of new seeds and other farm inputs was designed to help them recover their farm productivity.

The meeting-workshop was facilitated by Ms. Rowena E. Fajardo, Gubat Community Training and Employment Coordinator, Mr. Manny P. Azusano and Miss Elizabeth L. Bornas, both personnel of TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office.

Engr. Roan P. Espinas, Vocational School Administrator of Bulusan National Vocational Technical School, and Mr. Gregorio Tagalicud, instructor of the same school, also participated during the activity to help the technical working groups design their trainings.

Earlier, Ms. Fajardo coordinated with TESDA Sorsogon for possible training intervention that will help Gubat recover quickly from the effects of typhoon Milenyo while ensuring that those most affected have income while the municipality's economy recuperates.

A preliminary meeting between Gubat Municipal Mayor Deogracias Ramos and TESDA-Sorsogon was held on October 10, 2006 where the concept of quick response training cum rehab intervention was discussed.

LGU-Prieto Diaz Identifies Economic Drivers

A part of the formulation of its Municipal Skills Priorities, the local government of Prieto Diaz identified its economic drivers during a workshop facilitated by TESDA Provincial Office and the Office of the Mayor on August 31, 2006 at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall.

Among the economic drivers identified were agriculture (coconut, rice, sugarcane (candied/tinabla), rimas (breadfruit), pili, livestock; fishery (fishpond operation , open sea fishing; handicraft (shellcraft); land transport; marine transport; trading (copra, palay, basic commodities, marine products); communication (mobile) and construction.

The economic drivers identified will be analyzed during another workshop that will be held on September 12, 2006. The desired direction and the corresponding strategies for attaining those directions will also be determined during the activity.

Mayor Benito Doma explained to the participants the reason for the workshop and introduced participants from Prieto Diaz to TESDA personnel.

Participants from Prieto Diaz included Ms. Betty G. Arires (MSWDO), Mr. Santos B. Villarica (MAO), Mr. Arevalo D. Donanas (MPDC), Mr. Roderick D. Domasig (Municipal Administrator), Mr. Joselito D. Domdom (Chairman, Seaman Corporation), Sangguniang Bayan Members Jose Domalaon and Indafecio D. Eva Jr. ; and Mr. Edwin T. Detecio (Public Information Officer).

Facilitator personnel from TESDA included Miss Elizabeth L. Bornas (Supervising TESD Specialist), Engr. Roan P. Espinas (Bulusan National Vocational Technical School Vocational School Administrator) and Mr. Manny P. Azusano (TESD Specialist II).

Mayor Doma invited personnel from TESDA personnel for the workshop through Engr. Espinas.

Sorsogon Private TVI Body Requires Trainer Qualification Certificate for All TVET Trainers, Adopts English as Medium of Instruction

In order for all their trainers to meet the requirement of Philippine TVET Trainer's Qualification Framework (PTTQF) adopted by the TESDA Board, the Sorsogon Association of Private Technical Vocational Institutions (SAPTVI) passed a resolution requiring all TVET trainers to have a Trainer's Qualification (TQ) Certificate.

The PTTQF compels all TVET trainers to have National Certificates higher than the qualification level of the trade he is teaching and be certified in at least National Certificate (NC) II.

The association passed the resolution during a meeting held on August 3, 2006 at Mango Grill Restaurant, Sorsogon City.

Meanwhile, in a separate resolution, SAPTVI urged its member schools to use English as the medium of instruction in line with TESDA Circular No. 26, s. 2006. The circular mandates the use of English as medium of instruction in TVET institutions, based on the thrust of the government to develop English speaking skills in all institutions of learning as part of preparing students for employment.

The ability to speak English intelligibly has been cited as one of the advantages of Filipino workers from workers of other countries.

In attendance during the SAPTVI meeting were Fr. Manny P. Quizon, CRS (Aemillanum College, Inc.); Rachel D. Castro (AMA-CLC of Sorsogon, Inc.); Ms. Jenny E. Padilla (AGAPE-FECEI); Mr. Roy D. Durian (BMMCI); Mr. Edgar C. Balasta (CCDI); Ms. Demetria E. Macadildig (DBTCS Inc.); Mr. Samuel Z. Lee (DSYSMSMII); Ms. Marife L. Luzuriaga (HSMFI); Ms. Lourdes B. Dellosa (SLMCS); Ms. Helen G. Ofracio (SIT Inc.); Ms. Armalyn Detoito (STI-Sorsogon); Ms. Josephine M. Frilles (VCI); Ms. Imelda E. Hernandez (WRI); and Engr. Perry Auxillos (SPEED Computer College).

Mr. Augusto A. Geronga, SAPTVI President, led the meeting.

Miss Mariglo L. Macabuhay, Sr. TESD Specialist/UTPRAS Focal Person, and Miss Elizabeth L. Bornas, Supervising TESD Specialist, both of TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office provided technical inputs during the activity.

MTESDC-Irosin Analyzes Services, Manufacturing and Tourism Industries

As part of the formulation of its Municipal Skills Priorities, the Municipal TESD Committee of Irosin, Sorsogon continued its analysis of local industries this August 18, 2006 at the Mayor's Office during a workshop that personnel from TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office facilitated. The members of the Committee studied the current situation and recommended direction and strategies for services, manufacturing and tourism industries during the activity.

The workshop is a continuation of the workshop held on July 28, 2006.

Analysis of other industries such as wholesale and retail, communication and financial services is scheduled to be completed on August 30, 2006.

Sorsogon TESDA Technology Institutions namely, Bulusan National Vocational Technical School and Sorsogon National Agricultural School, will use the results of the workshops as basis for recommending training packages that the local government of Irosin can implement during the months ahead.

TESDA-Sorsogon Provincial Director Mynda Santos would like to thank the local government of Irosin under the leadership of Mayor Lilia Gonzales for the kind accomodation of the TESDA team that facilitated the workshop.

Sorsogon TESDA Tech Institutions Review QMS Documents, IDP

To prepare for the deployment of their Quality Management Systems (QMS) and to produce inputs for the revision of their Institutional Development Plans (IDPs) 2005-2009, school administrators and personnel of Bulusan National Vocational Technical School (BNVTS) and Sorsogon National Agricultural School (SNAS) participated in a workshop facilitated by TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office this August 15-16, 2006 at Tent Yard Inn, Sorsogon City.

During the activity, Quality Focal Persons and process owners presented their school's Quality Manual, Quality Working Group organizational structure and procedures manuals for review and comments.

Mr. Emmanuel H. Buban, QMS Focal of TESDA V; Miss Elizabeth L. Bornas, Supervising TESD Specialist, Mr. Manny P. Azusano, TESD Specialist II, both of TESDA-Sorsogon provided inputs during the review.

Mr. Buban also gave a briefing on updates on the TESDA Quality Management System. He emphasized the relationship of the school's QMS to meeting customer/client requirements. He also noted the value of internalizing the principles of quality in effectively implementing QMS.

Twenty-seven procedures manuals from the two TTIs were reviewed.

The progress of BNVTS and SNAS vis-a-vis the milestones they set in their IDPs were also checked during the workshop. Personnel from the two schools analyzed their accomplishments from 2005 to mid-2006 and identified factors that helped them attain their targets. They also conducted simplified failure analyses along targets where they did not completely attain them.

The Sorsogon TTIs will use the results of their analyses in proposing revisions in their IDPs later.

Ms. Romana B. Bermillo, OIC-VSA of SNAS, and Engr. Roan P. Espinas, Vocational School Administrator of BNVTS, also provided inputs to their personnel throughout all the activities during the workshop.

TESDA-Sorsogon, BNVTS, SNAS Personnel Attend Procedure Manual Formulation Trng

Personnel from TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office, Bulusan National Vocational Technical School and Sorsogon National Agricultural School are attending a three-day seminar workshop on formulation of procedures manuals at the TESDA V Regional Office Function Hall this August 2-4, 2006.

Included among those from Sorsogon who are attending are Mr. Manny Azusano (Provincial Office), Mr. Conrado Lopez (SNAS), Ms. Julieta Galay, Ms. Janet Diño (BNVTS) and Ms. Melinda Fulo (BNVTS).

At the end of the training workshop it is expected that the personnel will be equipped in preparing or fine-tuning procedures manuals that their respective units will use in installing Quality Management System.

LGU-Irosin Identifies Economic Drivers

The members of the Municipal Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (MTESDC) of the local government of Irosin have identified the major drivers of the their community’s economy, have determined the current situation and drafted the strategic directions for agriculture and land transport sectors during the first part of their Municipal Skills Priorities workshop held last July 28, 2006 at the Mayor’s Office.

The primary economic drivers identified were agriculture, services (including Transport, Utilities [Electricity, Water, Gas], Personal Services, Financial Services, Tourism-Related Services) and communication (cable, calling stations, internet, landline telephone, cell sites/mobile phones). Education was also identified as a growing economic sector.

The factors used in determining the economic drivers included tax collected, number of persons employed and investment/capitalization.

After determining the economic drivers, MTESDC-Irosin began its analysis of individual economic drivers by analyzing the current situation in agriculture and land transport.

MTESDC-Irosin will continue its analysis of other economic drivers during its next meeting-workshop on August 18, 2006.

This and the subsequent activities of MTESDC-Irosin are part of the formulation of the local government’s basic TESD planning documents which will govern technical-vocational education and training (TVET) activities in the locality during the next three years.

Miss Beth Bornas, Supervising TESD Specialist, and Mr. Manny Azusano, Planning Focal, of TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office facilitated the analysis and discussions.

After the analysis of all the economic drivers of Irosin is finished, it will be submitted to Hon. Mayor Lilia B. Gonzales who also acts as the MTESDC Chair for review.

Members of the MTESDC and resource persons who were present during the workshop were Ms. Hermine T. Sayzon (Nurse II/Municipal Health Officer Representative), Mr. Jenell P. Paghubasan (Instructor/Veritas College of Irosin Representative), Mr. Harry Garrido (Municipal Planning and Development Officer), Mr. Victor Barbaran (Irosin Tricycle Drivers and Operators Association President), Ms. Gilda Martinez (Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer), Mr. Jesus Cielo (Municipal Agriculture Officer), Mr. Rodrigo Hecita (Business Sector Representative), Mr. Jose Gil Sarte (Land Bank of the Philippines-Irosin Manager), Ms. Gloria Bañares (Gabay sa Hinaharap ng Kababaihan, Inc. Vice-President), Mr. Edwin F. Garcia (Municipal Administrator), Mr. Felix Ortile (Municipal Budget Officer) and Ms. Jean Lopez (Rural Bank of Irosin Manager).

TESDA Provincial Director Mynda Santos and the whole TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office family would like to thank LGU-Irosin under the leadership of Hon. Gonzales for its kind accommodation and active participation during the workshop.

PTESDC Prepares Sorsogon TVET Sector for 2006

To prepare the TVET sector of Sorsogon for 2006, the Provincial TESD Committee held its 4th Quarter Regular Meeting this December 16, 2005 at Mango Grill Restaurant, Sorsogon City. Among the issues and concerns discussed were:

• Accomplishments of the TVET sector (training, competency assessment, course registration);
• Accomplishments of TVET bodies recognized by the PTESDC including the Provincial Competency Assessment and Certification Committee (PCACC), the Association of Sorsogon CTECs (ASCTECs) and the Municipal TESD Committees of Sta. Magdalena and Gubat;
  
• Proposed Action Plans of PCACC and ASCTECs for 2006;
• Preliminary review of the Provincial Skills Priorities;
• Promotion of Quality Assurance System among private schools; and
  
• Formulation of the Provincial TVET Agenda for 2006.

TESDA-Sorsogon, the Secretariat, and all members of the Provincial TESD Committee would like to thank Department of Trade Industry Dir. Leah A. Pagao and Provincial Agriculturist Mr. David T. Gillego for "lending" to us Ms. Ma. Teresa V. Destura and Ms. Ma. Ditas S. Dolot who both shared crucial information during the preliminary review of the Provincial Skills Priorities.

We would like also to thank Engr. Roan Espinas, Vocational School Administrator of BNVTS, and Ms. Ramona Bermillo, OIC-Voc. School Administrator of SNAS, and their schools' respective Quality Assurance focals, Ms. Melinda Fulo and Mr. Conrado Lopez, for sharing their experiences and gains along implementation of Quality Management System. Their inputs were very valuable in helping the PTESDC formulate the preliminary policy necessary to help the Sorsogon Association of Private TVIs establish their QMS.

Sorsogon Accomplishments During 2005 PNSC

TESDA Sorsogon is pleased to announce that all the competitors from the Province did very well during the Philippine National Skills Competition held this December 5-8, 2005. The following are the results:

1. Software Applications (Youth Category) - Samuel S. Magana (STI-Sorsogon) gained 558 points and ranked First among all other competitors. Coach: Mr. Eduardo Ll. Naz, Jr.

2. Jewelry Making (Abilympics) - Regidor Bonos attained 530 points and likewise overtook all other competitors as Rank 1. Coach: Mr. Jonathan de Dios.

3. Electronics Assembly (Abilympics) - Jerico Jamila earned 495 points and ranked Third.

Both Magana and Bonos will be among those who will be considered to represent the Philippines during the Asean Skills Olympics and Abilympics which will be held sometime in 2006 and 2007, respectively.

TESDA-Sorsogon would like to congratulate all the competitors, their coaches and schools/firms for a job well done.

We would like also to thank the Honorable Governor Raul Lee and Sorsogon City Mayor Sally Lee for the financial support they extended to the competitors and their coaches. All these could not have been possible without their generous support.

First TESDA-YP4SC Assessment Administered

TESDA-Sorsogon's YP4SC Team

To guide graduating high school students in choosing the right career particularly on relevant job market trends and their corresponding competencies, the first Youth Profiling for Starring Careers (YP4SC) was administered to five selected schools in the province from October 3 – 7 & 12, 2005.

The said synchronized career guidance program, intended to assess the aptitudes and interests of high school students, was created under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in cooperation with the Profiles Asia Pacific and the DepEd.

From the sample drawn by the National Statistics Coordinating Board (NSCB), the selected schools were the Pilar Productivity Development HS with 256 samples, the Casiguran Technical Development HS (307 samples), Matnog National HS (185), Bulan National HS (671), and Gubat National HS (214) totaling 1,633 examinees.

The YP4SC program aims to develop a career guidance program that covers the following: aptitude and occupational interest assessment, labor market information, education and training information, career profiling, and career guidance and counseling.

The TESDA, through its Provincial Office in Sorsogon, also conducted an orientation workshop-seminar on the background and mechanics of YP4SC for at least 51 TESDA and DepEd proctors and assistant proctors respectively at the Vicenta Hall, Fernandos Hotel in Sorsogon City, September 23, 2005.

The results of the 2005 YP4SC assessment will be released to the schools concerned come January 2006.

Sorsogon CTECs Holds 4th Quarter Regular Meeting; Prepares for 2006

The Association of Sorsogon CTECs (ASCTECs) held their 4th Quarter Regular Meeting in Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon yesterday, October 27, 2005.

During the meeting, ASCTECs has began its preparation for 2006. To do this, it (1) reviewed the Procedures Manual for Skills Training on the Air in Sorsogon; (2) reviewed the training outputs of the different municipalities and city for January to September 2005; (3) reviewed the Municipal TESD Committees accomplishments for 1st-3rd Quarters; and (4) drafted the ASCTEC 2006 Action Plan that it will submit to the PTESDC during its 4th Quarter Meeting.

Ms. Elizabeth Bornas and Mr. Manny Azusano, both of TESDA Sorsogon Provincial Office, also briefed the Association on the action of the PTESDC to the resolution passed by the ASCTEC regarding a proposed partnership with the San Francisco Institute of Science and Technology along TESDA-Microsoft Unlimited Potential (TMUP).

PD Mynda Santos and the whole TESDA-Sorsogon family would like to thank Hon. Alejandro E. Gamos, Mayor/MTESDC Chair of Sta. Magdalena, and Ms. Vilma Gaon, CTEC, for accomodating the CTECs and TESDA personnel during the activity.

Sorsogon Bags 7 Medals in Regional Skills Competition

Competitors from Sorsogon reaped three golds, two silver and one bronze or a total of seven medals in the Regional Skills Competition held in Naga City and Pili, Camarines Sur this October 24-27, 2005, according to the official Medal Standing by Province released by the Regional Office.

Overall, Sorsogon ranked third among the six provinces of the Region, trailing behind Camarines Sur (12 medals: 9 golds, 2 silver, 1 bronze) and Albay (eight: 3 golds, 2 silver, 3 bronze) but surpassing Camarines Norte (five: 2 silver, 3 bronze), Catanduanes (four: 3 golds, 1 silver) and Masbate (three: 2 golds, 1 bronze).

The Regional Skills Competition is a competition among technical-vocational students and practitioners who won or were selected during the Provincial Skills Competition held in the six provinces.

TESDA-Sorsogon congratulates all the Sorsogon competitors and their coaches for doing very well.

SAPTVI and TESDA-Sorsogon Hold Skills Competition

The Sorsogon Association of Private TVIs (SAPTVI) in cooperation with TESDA-Sorsogon held an inter-school skills competition in Information Technology this September 29-30, 2005 at AMA Computer Learning Center, Sorsogon City.

Competition areas included information technology and computer networking. It was participated in by competitors coming from six schools offering computer courses, including Solis Institute of Technology, World Resources Institute, Computer Communications Development Institute, Aemiliannum College, AMA Computer Learning Center (AMA CLC) and Systems Technology Institute (STI).

Competitor from AMA CLC bagged the gold medal for computer networking while STI won gold medal for information technology.

TESDA-Sorsogon would like to thank AMA CLC for hosting the event and for accomodating the competitors, SAPTVI officials and TESDA-Sorsogon personnel during the activity.

YP4SC Profiling Now Going On

TESDA-Sorsogon, in cooperation with teachers and officials of the Department of Education, are now conducting the Youth Profiling for Starring Career (YP4SC) assessment to selected Fourth year students. This activity started last Monday, October 3, and will be completed by October 12.

Through this activity, TESDA hopes to help high school students decide the best college or technical-vocational course for them after their secondary education.

Ella Jamoralin is the focal person for this program. She is assisted by all the other personnel at the Provincial Office of TESDA.