Tesda extols women for treading fields believed to be only for men 05/01/2011

Tesda extols women for treading fields believed to be only for men

05/01/2011
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) lauded its graduates, especially the women, who recently accomplished the Competency-Based Training Program, the government’s project to help improve Filipinos’ lives through better employment opportunities.

“Our women scholars have treaded fields never before imagined to be women’s world. Now we have female welders, automotive specialists and skilled electronic workers. They have taken the challenge offered by Tesda and hurdled it successfully,” Tesda Director General Joel Villanueva said.

“Every graduation ceremony of our scholars brings pride because it serves as a testament of Tesda’s best investments — education and new opportunities for our workers, especially our women workers,” Villanueva added.

Villanueva expressed hopes the graduates will soon join the labor force when they find jobs in the country or abroad..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20110501met3.html