The Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A, in partnership with Google Philippines, launched the DTI x Google Career Certificate Program simultaneously in a hybrid set-up on May 21, 2024 at the Provincial Capitol Extension, Barangay Halang, Calamba City, Laguna for Laguna scholars and via Zoom platform for the Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon scholars to provide digital training and re-skilling initiatives to create new pathways for Filipinos to get high-paying jobs.

Around 500 participants attended the face-to-face launching and 300 participants via Zoom. The launching was then followed by the signing of the Certificate of Commitment for the scholars.

According to DTI Regional Operations Group Assistant Secretary Grace Baluyan, the partnership with Google Philippines began in 2022 with the shared objective to create a cadre of digitally skilled workers. The program garnered 97,500 applications with 833 endorsements from the region. Through the GCCP, 5,778 learners were provided the opportunity to enhance their digital skills, resulting in 22, 084 enrollments completed within 124, 411 hours, with a cumulative total of 162, 367 lessons taken.

“This year, Google Philippines has provided us with 25,000 Coursera Licenses to be distributed to 16 regions in the country starting this May until December. Around 1,356 Negosyo Centers have been tapped as learning centers to organize 50 virtual campuses,” said ASec. Baluyan.

Scholars will have an opportunity to earn certifications with zero tuition cost in six key digital domains such as data analytics, user experience design, project management, IT support/IT automation, digital marketing & e-commerce, and cybersecurity. Completion of the program is possible in three to six months of about 10 hours per week. Upon completion, scholars also have a chance to be employed at the end of the training program through the DTI E-Commerce Office Partners.

“This will serve as an opportunity for our micro, small, and medium enterprises and their employees to advance their career by obtaining a competitive Google credential and to modernize their business practices,” said DTI Region 4-A Assistant Regional Director Revelyn Cortez.

She added that individuals including women, out-of-school youth, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and those who are unemployed or underemployed can join the program.

In her Message of Support, Congresswoman Ruth Hernandez thanked the scholars for their willingness to upskill and apply their learning in their current jobs and businesses. She guaranteed to support the programs of the DTI for the welfare of her constituents.

Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez, on the other hand, gave his closing remarks to CALABARZON scholars and encouraged them to finish the program to better equip themselves with necessary skills to adapt in this digital age. He also expressed his support to the GCCP and other DTI initiatives. ♦

Date of release: 20 May 2024

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