LEARNING RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(Technical Education Program) 

                In the midst of globalization and increasing financial crisis, the City Government of Sorsogon opted to address this uncontrollable issue by taking into consideration  the fact that most families cannot afford to send their children to formal education, hence a tri-partite agreement  was conceptualized. The program named Learning Resources Development through Technical Education Program (LRD-TEP) aims to address the increasing unemployment problem in the city and provides learning opportunities to underprivileged. 

                The City Government started off by signing a Memorandum of Agreement with Sorsogon State College (SSC) regarding the use of their school as a training venue and hiring  of their TESDA-accredited  Instructors’/trainers on a part-time basis. On the other hand, the Technical Educations and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provided the training manuals for the identified courses and will conduct the assessment upon completion of the course. Qualified beneficiaries were out-of- school youth  (OSY), adult learners and other marginalized groups. 

                Said skills training spearheaded under the Linang Dunong program of Hon. Leovic R. Dioneda, had its first batch of trainees last summer (April-June 2008) producing a total of 135 graduates. Courses offered were plumbing, automotive servicing, building wiring installation, tailoring, housekeeping and domestic refrigeration and air conditioning. 

                To date, another batch of trainees is about to embark and will take part in LRD-TEP skills training as part of its continuing endeavor to equip Sorsogueños in becoming responsible and productive citizens. 

                The second batch of training which will begin in April this year will offer another set of courses. Said program is again, opening its door to interested applicants. Livia Lareza.