375 OFWs Graduate from 9th “Tulay” Project in Qatar

By: Fredolin P. Aguinaldo – Doha, Qatar

H.E. Amb. Crescente R. Relacion delivering his Inspirational Message

Out of 555 enrollees – a total of 375 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their dependents received certificates in Doha, Qatar after completing the renowned Microsoft’s “Tulay” Project.

“Tulay” is part of Microsoft Unlimited Potential Community Skills Program implemented in partnership with the  Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Blas F. Ople Policy Center.

The 9th “Tulay” Commencement Exercises was held on Friday, 15 June, 2012 at the Al Fayrous Ballroom, Doha Marriott Hotel State of Qatar.

Robin R. Oira from the Microsoft “Tulay” Volunteers (MTV) led the roll call of participants and gives guidelines for the graduate smooth flow.

During the commencement exercise, scores of Filipino community members and embassy officials turned up to witness the event.

Ms. Evangelina A. Tanig, graduate of the PC Assembly, Troubleshooting and Networking lead the prayer for the Christian community and Mr. Joel S. Buac, graduate of Basic Computer Fundamentals lead the prayer for the Islamic Community to boost-start the activity.

Labor Attaché II Mr. Leopoldo B. De Jesus delivers his Welcome Address and after which, Ms. Irene A. Fortes from the Microsoft “Tulay” Volunteers (MTV) introduce the Guest Speaker. 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary H.E. Cresente R. Relacion graced the ceremony and conveyed his message to the graduates. “I congratulate these participants on their achievements and I wish them continuing success in their workplace and the knowledge achieved here will be used and served them well throughout their career. I thank all the volunteers for contributing so much to the personal development of our graduates, and trough them, the development of our society and to our country.”  

I have the chance to deliver a Message on behalf of the PC Assembly, Troubleshooting and Networking group and Ms. Lilibeth P. Dagaojes convey her message in behalf of the Computer Fundamentals group.

OWWA-Officer in Charge & Project Director Mr. Philip T. Alano leads the Presentation and Confirmation of the Graduates follows by the distribution of Certificates by the Ambassador - Engr. Arcadio M. Manalo, Head of the Microsoft “Tulay” Volunteers (MTV) assisted the Ambassador.

Of the 375 graduates, 255 successfully finishes “Computer Fundamentals”, 18 completed “Webpage Design Fundamentals, 18 completed “Microsoft Access”, 45 completed “Adobe Photoshop’ while 39 mastered “PC Assembly, Troubleshooting and Networking” whom I belong.

Ms. Violeta D. Illescas Assistant Labor Attaché gives Her Closing Remarks and mentioned the importance of maintaining the high quality of Microsoft "Tulay" Program in Qatar for not all post or countries is having this kind of Computer literacy programs offered to deserving OFWs and their dependents. To this date, "Tulay" computer training programs is offered free of charge in Qatar. 

“Tulay” is part of Microsoft Unlimited Potential Community Skills Program designed for OFWs and their dependents technology enhancement program. “Tulay” utilizes the Unlimited Potential curriculum – customizable training modules to train OFWs and their families in basic Computer, etc.

The valuable knowledge and skills gained from the training course aims to increase workers opportunities for a better job - anywhere.

It also prepares OFWs and their dependents to become IT specialist and to become successful entrepreneurs – the like of owning a computer shop as part of the government re-integration program when they go back home in the Philippines and to be with their loves ones for good.

Since the project launch in 2007, Microsoft “Tulay” Volunteers (MTV) has trained more than 2, 400 Filipino migrants and their beneficiaries in Qatar.

Besides the Ambassador, Philippine Embassy Officials, Asst. Labor Attaché Ms. Violeta D. Illescas, Labor Attaché II Mr. Leopoldo B. De Jesus, OWWA-Officer in Charge & Project Director Mr. Philip T. Alano were among others present.

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