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Posted on May 03, 2012 08:35:50 PM
KANANGA, LEYTE -- A total of 140 trainees of the Kananga-EDC Institute of Technology (KEITECH) graduated Monday after completing 10 months of training and national certification programs from state-run Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
EDC Chairman Emeritus Oscar M. Lopez said the graduates are living proof that when different sectors of society work together for a noble vision, wonderful things can happen.
“They are the realization of our vision to produce world-class workers possessing superior technical skills with matching values worthy of admiration and emulation. KEITECH is EDC’s way of helping our host communities achieve their dreams and improve their lives,” Mr. Lopez said during KEITECH’s graduation ceremonies.
KEITECH was established in 2009 as a technical-vocational center in Kananga, host of EDC’s Leyte Geothermal Production Field. Since 2010, it has produced 378 graduates, including female welders.
Frances L. Ariola, EDC public relations officer, said the center also provides employment opportunities through its on-the-job training (OJT) and job placement program.
“The graduates are given access to labor market intelligence reports, online job kiosks and job fairs, enabling them to map out employment opportunities,” Ms. Ariola said.
To ensure employment of graduates, KEITECH has signed agreements with several companies for OJT and possible employment after training. “Our aggressive placement program has increased the graduates’ employability. Out of this year’s 140 graduates, 94 or 67% have already secured jobs,” Ms. Ariola said.
Last year, KEITECH recorded its highest employment rating when 118 or 98% of 121 graduates immediately found employment.
The center is equipped with hardware and software components for three major technical sectors, namely construction, metals engineering, and tourism and health.
The institution operates through the Kananga-EDC Educational Foundation, Inc. founded through the tripartite partnership of EDC, the local government unit of Kananga, and TESDA. -- Reyan L. Arinto source
“They are the realization of our vision to produce world-class workers possessing superior technical skills with matching values worthy of admiration and emulation. KEITECH is EDC’s way of helping our host communities achieve their dreams and improve their lives,” Mr. Lopez said during KEITECH’s graduation ceremonies.
KEITECH was established in 2009 as a technical-vocational center in Kananga, host of EDC’s Leyte Geothermal Production Field. Since 2010, it has produced 378 graduates, including female welders.
Frances L. Ariola, EDC public relations officer, said the center also provides employment opportunities through its on-the-job training (OJT) and job placement program.
“The graduates are given access to labor market intelligence reports, online job kiosks and job fairs, enabling them to map out employment opportunities,” Ms. Ariola said.
To ensure employment of graduates, KEITECH has signed agreements with several companies for OJT and possible employment after training. “Our aggressive placement program has increased the graduates’ employability. Out of this year’s 140 graduates, 94 or 67% have already secured jobs,” Ms. Ariola said.
Last year, KEITECH recorded its highest employment rating when 118 or 98% of 121 graduates immediately found employment.
The center is equipped with hardware and software components for three major technical sectors, namely construction, metals engineering, and tourism and health.
The institution operates through the Kananga-EDC Educational Foundation, Inc. founded through the tripartite partnership of EDC, the local government unit of Kananga, and TESDA. -- Reyan L. Arinto source
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