Skills training in Cotabato City

MSPC- Youth Secretariate conducts skills training to the Young people of Archdiocese of Cotabato


Convinced with its vision in achieving self- reliance and self- actualization of the youth of the Church of Mindanao- Sulu in the context of the Gospel values of Jesus as the Model of true, sincere and honest service to fellow young pilgrim, the Mindanao Sulu- Pastoral Conference- Youth Secretariate on Socio- Eco program (MSPC- YS on Socio- Eco) conducted a Skills Training on candle making to 18 selected young people of Archdiocese of Cotabato last April 2-3, 2009 at step-Up Learning Center, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City

The said training aims to develop new and practical skills of the youth; improve and enhance the existing skills of the youth; inculcate spiritual maturity among the out-of- school youth through spiritual sessions; harness resources from the community through various stakeholders; and open opportunities for generating income after the training.

According to Ms. May Solano, Coordinator of MSPC- YS on Socio- Eco, the following are the expected output of the skills training: acquired new and practical skills of the youth for income generation through skills training; improved the skills of the youth for productive purposes that enhance their economic condition; achieved holistic development of the youth that includes spiritual enhancement; sustained skills training program thru the support of the various stakeholders in the community; productive youth with income earned from small business; and lessened number of unemployed youth in the Diocese.

Some important session given were input on Spirituality of Work, introduction on stick candle making, vigil candle making, and input on Marketing Research.

Highlights of the said training were the signing of Memorandum of Agreement between AYA and the beneficiaries, pledge of commitment and giving of certificate of participation . It was indeed successful. (Rex M. Rubio)