UMABOT sa 106 Navoteño ang naging kwalipikadong skilled workers kasunod ng pagtatapos nila ng technical-vocational education and training sa Navotas Vocational Training and Assessment (NAVOTAAS) Institute.

Sa nasabing bilang, 22 ang nagtapos ng Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II; 24, Food and Beverage Services NC II; 23, Bread and Pastry Production NC II; anim, Tailoring NC II; at pito, Perform Manicure and Pedicure Leading to Beauty Care NC II.

Bukod sa kanila, 10 trainees ang gumradweyt sa Basic Korean Language and Culture, habang 14 iba pa ang nagtapos ng Basic Visual Graphic Design course.

“We congratulate all our graduates and commend them for taking the opportunity to upgrade their skills and improve their abilities. We will have more and numerous employment opportunities once our 343-hectare Tanza Airport Support Services have been completed,” ani Mayor Toby Tiangco.

“Visit our NavotaAs Hanapbuhay Center if you need assistance looking for jobs or starting your own business. We have various programs tailored to helping Navoteños secure gainful employment and sustainable livelihood,” dagdag ng alkalde.

Ang Navotas ay mayroong apat na four training centers na bukas sa mga Navoteño at hindi Navoteñong trainees.  Libre ang pag-aaral ng mga residente habang ang non-residents ay maaaring mag-enroll at kumuha ng assessment exams ng may bayad, depende sa kursong nais nilang pag-aralan.

Sa kabilang banda, sinabi ni Congressman John Rey Tiangco na ang national-funded scholarships gaya ng Training for Work Scholarship Program at Special Training for Employment Program ay patuloy na inihahandog para sa Navoteño tech-voc trainees.

“Aside from the free courses, eligible trainees can also avail of scholarships that provide allowances and tool kits.  We hope that more Navotenos will grab the opportunity to learn and benefit from these programs,” sabi ng mambabatas.

Noong nakaraaang buwan ay 86 na bagong skilled workers ang nakakumpleto ng iba’t ibang kurso sa NAVOTAAS Institute. (ALAIN AJERO)