25/08/2026
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Empowering young lives through skills and learning! TESDAโBalicuatro College of Arts and Trades, through TESDA Trainer April Joy A. Ebdane, Dressmaking NC II, conducted an Occupational and Livelihood Skills Training for the residents of the DSWD Home for Girls (HFG) in Pawing, Palo, Leyte from August 17 to 21, 2026. The five-day training was participated in by 33 girls, together with DSWD-HFG personnel, providing them with hands-on learning experiences in practical and creative livelihood skills.
The training covered Tote Bag Making, Scrunchie Making, and Introduction to Pencil Skirt Making. The participants learned about the materials and tools, basic pattern preparation, fabric cutting and sewing, assembly, and finishing techniques in making big and small tote bags. They were also guided through the basic processes of scrunchie making, while the Introduction to Pencil Skirt Making provided them with foundational knowledge on measurements, pattern preparation, cutting, and basic sewing procedures.
More than creating useful products, the activity aimed to help the girls develop confidence, creativity, patience, self-discipline, and practical life skills that they can carry with them as they move forward. TESDAโBCAT is grateful for the partnership with DSWD Home for Girls in providing meaningful opportunities for learning, personal growth, and future livelihood development. Together, we continue to empower learners through skills that inspire confidence, self-reliance, and hope for a better future. Sa TESDA, Kayang-Kaya!