139 youths from the towns of Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Claveria, Balingasag, and Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental recently graduated from the Cash for Training, a joint program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

Training courses completed by the students included Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Electrical Installation and Maintenance and Computer Hardware Servicing.

The Cash for Training Program aims to help the youth, including the out-of-school, to have a decent job of their own in the future. The DSWD provides allowance while on training at TESDA Regional Training Center at Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

After the students’ graduation, they were also provided with tool kits to be used in their respective field of endeavor.

Students gave their testimonies by expressing their thanks to DSWD and TESDA for helping them and those who cannot afford to go to school to pursue vocational courses. The municipal officials also gave their kudos to DSWD and TESDA and expressed their hope that the program will continue in order to help more out-of-school youths in the region.

Written by Manuel M. Borres, Chief Administrative Officer, and Charmaine P. Tadlas, Regional Information Officer