TESDA Romblon Acting Provincial Director, Engr. Lynette M. Gatarin spearheaded the 2023 Jobs Facilitation, National Tech-Voc Day and TESDA’s 29th Founding Anniversary celebration, August 24, 2023 at the Municipal Covered Court, Odiongan, Romblon. She acknowledged the efforts of the Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs) and the TESDA Administered Schools (TAS), the Romblon National Institute of Technology (RNIT) under the administration of Ms. Anna Christina C. Martinez especially this year’s host and overall in charge, the Provincial Training Center- Romblon under the administration of Mr. Manuel L. Rabulan Jr. She also appreciated the help extended by the Local Government Unit of Odiongan under the direction of Mayor Trina Alejandra Q. Firmalo-Fabic, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Romblon, Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Romblon and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Romblon.
DOLE Provincial Director Philip D. Ruga informed the audience that only DOLE is authorized to conduct job facilitation. However, he assured the public that DOLE issued a permit to conduct this activity and they are one with TESDA in this endeavor.
Mr. Ronald M. Geronimo, Provincial Director of PESO reminded everyone of the Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) and gave emphasis on the importance of good attitude more than anything else.
On behalf of Engr. Johnny F. Solis, Chief Statistical Specialist of PSA Romblon, Ms. Ma. Christina M. Uy extended the agency’s greetings as we all come together to commemorate the founding anniversary of TESDA for playing a big role in transforming lives and connecting skills with opportunities.
Mayor Trina Alejandra Q. Firmalo-Fabic, Municipal Mayor of Odiongan, stated that for the past 29 years, TESDA has been doing great in helping Filipinos improve their lives. She said, “Sana po ay alam ninyo sa TESDA na nandito kami para sumuporta at pasalamatan din kayo as a valuable partner sa pagbibigay ng opportunities sa mga Odionganon at sa buong Romblon.”
Engr. Roger Fodra, gave an inspirational message on behalf of Congressman Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona. He stated, “Do not limit yourself and be your own entrepreneur. Maraming success stories sa mga produkto ng TESDA and I hope after this you will be one of them.”
The World Café of Opportunities Job Facilitation was an achievement with the participation of TESDA partner agencies, STX Enterprises, Sunwest Construction Development Corporation, Global Mode Manpower Services Inc., and Powerfoods and Commodities Trading Corporation.
A total of 231 clients were served in Job Facilitation, Enrollment Facilitation, Assessment Facilitation and Toolkits Distribution and Release of Allowance. There were 1,063 available job vacancies, wherein five (5) were hired on the spot and 27 were nearly hired.
Other services included the wellness activity with 27 individuals benefiting from the free massage and 26 from the free haircut sponsored by PTC-Romblon and 15 availed of the assistance from PSA Romblon.
Scholars were awarded Starter Toolkits under the 2022 Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) funded by Congressman Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona and the distribution of the Training Support Fund to TESDA trainees and graduates concluded the program.