Brgy. Dumoy SMAW Graduation

Batch 6 Graduates (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Another batch of privileged men and women received their Certificates of Accomplishment as they graduate from the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Program provided by the partnership and coordination of the Office of Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta, Office of City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, TESDA and Endonela Institute of Technology Foundation Inc. The latest batch is the 6th sponsored batch who received a scholarship from the office of Coun. Acosta.

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

A total of 18 students passed their required 100 hours of SMAW Training last October 15, 2015 receiving their certificates at the Barangay Hall of Brgy. Dumoy, Davao City. The achievement of the students was joined by their Punong Barangay George Culaste who gave a reminder to the students saying that this is just a stepping stone of a wider field they can explore. This was supported by EIFTI School Administrator Jose Guevarra encouraging the students to pursue what they have started. He added that they should use what they have learned and seek for excellence in whatever they do. 

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

This opportunity received by the students will greatly help them in finding a job since skilled people are in demand here and abroad. 

The program ended with everyone, especially the students, smiling and very thankful of the privilege they experienced.

Mr. Jose Guevarra, EIFTI School Administrator (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

PB George Culaste (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

DID YOU KNOW:

Fact # 4 – Skilled Welders Are Always in High Demand

Welding is one of the few career choices that is in high demand at all times. Since welders are needed in almost every industry, it gives them the flexibility to switch industries without changing careers. Let’s face the facts; most career choices have ups and downs. Welding on the other hand has endless opportunities that keep fueling the demand.

Source: http://www.gowelding.org/articles/facts-about-career-welding/

5th Batch Graduates of SMAW NC II

5th Batch Scholarship Training Program NMAW NC II (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Another batch of enthusiastic students has accomplished their Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II Training Program. The 19 students, which consists of 3 women and 16 men, from Barangay Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City gladly received their Certificate of Accomplishment during their Commencement Exercise held at Catalunan Pequeño Elementary School on September 14, 2015. Team Acosta and EITFI is also very pleased that among the 19 students who graduated, one of whom is a hearing impaired who successfully completed his training program despite his disability. 

Mr. Normilito Doria, SPED Teacher spoke in behalf of his student Mr. Allain Jay Dignos (Hearing Impaired) (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Latest batch of SMAW NC II graduates (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

The students rendered 268 hours of SMAW training and undergone a final assessment evaluated by Mr. Albert Acosta, TESDA Assessor. The commencement exercise was filled with thanksgiving as the students recognize the efforts and help of those who are behind the training program they have undergone. 

A graduate holding his NC II certificate (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

From left to right: Mr. Jason Ganancial, Kag. Rudy Tangaro, School Principal Asuncion Infiesto, Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta, Kag. Mary Nicolas, TESDA Assessor Albert Acosta, EITFI School Administrator Jose Guevarra, Brgy. Secrertary (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

In their graduation, the students were joined by 1st District Councilor and Kaya Natin Champion Mabel Sunga Acosta, Kag. Rudy Tangaro, Kag. Mary Nicolas, EITFI School Administrator Jose Guevarra, TESDA Assessor Albert Acosta and Catalunan Pequeño School Principal Asuncion Infiesto with friends and families of the graduates. 

Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta with Allain Jay Dignos, the only PWD graduate of this batch (Photo credit: Team Acosta)