BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan -- Aklanons can get free training and workshops to equip them with related skills in information and communication and technology (ICT) that could be needed for employment.
The scholarship is offered through the Tech4ED and Rural Impact Sourcing (RIS) program of the Aklan Trade Tourism Investments and Promotion Center, an office under the provincial government of Aklan.
The RIS training, which will include e-commerce, digital marketing and freelancing modules, will start on October 16 coinciding with the launching of the Tech4ED center and RIS hub in Aklan.
The Tech4Ed Center situated at the Provincial Academic Center in Kalibo will serve as training hubs and working spaces for Aklanons interested in ICT.
Jecyl Bantique of Aklan Trade Tourism Investments and Promotion Center said on Friday that the scholarship is open to all Aklanons, 18 years old and above.
She said unemployed and underemployed youth and differently-abled participants will be given priority. All applicants will be subject to evaluation.
Aside from helping Aklanons get jobs on ICT sector, the activity also aims to help the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector in the province.
The selected scholars will be paired with local MSMEs to develop their projects, she said. (PNA)
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