The city government is targeting to enlist an initial 200 high school graduates for its continuing work scholarship program.
Philip Pabelic, executive assistant of the City Mayor’s Office, said Friday they have opened the enrollment or application for the program, which is being implemented in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
He said the initiative is supported by the Golden State College, one of the leading training providers in the city.
“This is an opportunity for high school graduates to continue their studies through technical-vocational courses,” he said.
Under the program, Pabelic said prospective beneficiaries may enroll for free in various training courses offered by Golden State College.
He said the scholarship includes provisions for the processing of national certifications (NC) for the beneficiaries.
The available courses are include Automotive Servicing NC I (156 Hours); Automotive Servicing NC II (676 Hours); Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II (40 Hours); Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II (268 Hours); Bread and Pastry Production NC II (141 Hours); Cookery NC II (316 Hours); Front Office Services NC II (442 Hours); Health Care Services NC II (996 Hours); and, Pharmacy Services NC II (271 Hours).
Pabelic said high graduates aged 18 years-old and above are eligible to apply for the allotted scholarship slots.
He said applicants need to present their high school report card, certificate of good moral character, authenticated birth certificate and other related supporting documents.
The city government had adopted TESDA’s training for work scholarship program as among the components of its education program.
Hundreds of high school graduates have already benefited from the program in the last several years. (PNA)
