City of San Fernando, Pampanga – A total of 211 Kapampangans have been awarded cash incentives by the Provincial Government following their successful completion of diverse skills training programs conducted by the Provincial Manpower and Training Center (PMTC) of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO).
Board Member Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab spearheaded the distribution of assistance on behalf of Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda in a ceremony held at the Benigno Hall on Monday, March 25. She was accompanied by ABC President and Board Member Claire Lim, as well as SK Federation President and Board Member John Carlo Cruz.
According to Board Member Cayabyab, these training programs aim to provide opportunities for Kapampangans who are seeking employment.
“Congratulations po at natapos po tayo sa training. Ining training pung ini agamit taya pu. Marami po tayong hotels and resorts dito po sa Pampanga. Para sa mga heavy equipment trainees po natin, marami pong mga construction companies sa province both sa private at sa government. Kaya naniniwala po ako na makakahanap po kayo ng trabaho,” she said.
Each beneficiary received P 3,000. Among the training programs offered include housekeeping, hairdressing, automotive, heavy equipment operation, refrigeration and air-conditioning service, and dressmaking. These programs varied in duration from 20 days to 6 months, depending on the field of training.
PESO said the program is a springboard to equip trainees with the necessary skills to attain their National Certification Level II (NC II) from TESDA.