PORAC -- The Porac Manpower Training Center is now offering short term courses for out-of-school youths or anyone from Porac town who wish to expand their knowledge on practical work related skills.
Vice Mayor Dexter David said the training center is now offering short term courses like welding, bread and pastry making, massage therapy, and plumbing.
After the training, the participants will get certifications from the manpower canter.
David said the courses cater to the needs of the local industries and can provide employment for those who have undergone training as most of the skills provided are in demand today.
The Porac Manpower Training Center was set up by the town to provide training and skills development for locals here.
The programs are run through the help of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda).
It was in 1988 when the Porac Manpower Training Center was established under the leadership of ex-mayor Exequiel A. Gamboa who was then a vice mayor of this town, together with former mayor Roy L. David.
Since then, the facility has offered short courses in machine sewing, auto-mechanic courses, and electronic repair short courses, among others.
David said the center has produced thousands of graduates in different livelihood and skills training programs since the initial operation of the center.
In 2011 alone, some 142 Aetas completed skills training programs at the municipality’s training center in Barangay Cangatba.
