You need to be happy in what you are doing. You only live once, so make it worthwhile. Always be thankful and never step on others to rise; let the blessings flow.
Angela M. Felarca, a graduate of the Bartending NC II program at the TESDA Womens Center, transitioned from a finance manager to pursuing her passion for bartending during the pandemic.
Let go and let God. As the Stoics say, What stands in the way becomes the way.
Before enrolling in TWC, Angelica faced significant challenges as she was unemployed. This period was marked by uncertainty and a struggle to find direction in her career. She knew she needed to take action to change her situation.
"Knowledge and skills are nothing if you don't have the right attitude such as respect for everyone in your workplace, being able to get along well with people you work with and having self-discipline at all times. "
Before enrolling in TWC's Training Methodology 1 program in 2023, Catherine Salaguinto was a housewife who worked part-time as a language teacher. She decided to take the program as it was a required qualification for teaching foreign languages or becoming a TVET trainer.
"Your story doesn't end with being broken. It begins again with healing, with rising, and with finding beauty in your imperfections."
Charis Mendoza-Frianeza's journey is a testament to resilience and empowerment. Before attending the TESDA Women's Center (TWC), she worked as a community-based trainer for an NGO, focusing on out-of-school youth and adults in marginalized communities, including jails and shelters.
Cherry was the winner of the TESDA Women's Center (TWC) Idol Award, Self-Employed Category. She is a graduate of Food and Beverage Services NC II and Bartending NC II. Cherry is now an entrepreneur, managing a Mobile Bar provided by Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI). She was one of the scholars of TESDA-GSMI scholarship program at the TWC.
Cristel Joy O. Torres exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship and dedication. While working as a public servant, she has successfully launched her own online business, selling a variety of home-baked products, including ensaymada, crinkles, and cookies. Inspired by friends who had studied at the TESDA Women's Center (TWC), Cristel enrolled in the Bread and Pastry Production NC II program to enhance her skills and achieve her dream of becoming a professionally recognized baker.
"It is never too late to learn. As long as you're willing to grow, there will always be opportunities."
Danica L. Dipad, a 39-year-old full-time mother from Pateros, transformed her passion for baking into a pathway toward growth and opportunity. Before enrolling at the TESDA Women's Center, she devoted herself to caring for her family while managing a small online business. What began as a simple way to earn supplemental income gradually blossomed into a dream she was determined to turn into reality.
"Always believe in yourself, never give up on your dream, and never be afraid to take a risk."
Her journey is a testament to the power of education and perseverance. As an undergrad and single mom, Diana faced challenges, but her determination led her to enroll in the TESDA Women's Center's Food and Beverage Services (FBS) NC II program in 2011.
"Challenges will come, but with faith, determination, and hard work, you can build the life you've always dreamed of.
Elaine Jasa, a graduate of the Barista NC II program from the TESDA Women's Center in 2021, turned her passion for coffee into a thriving business. Prior to her training, she worked as a dining staff and barista in a restaurant, where she developed a deeper interest in mastering the craft of coffee-making.
"Embrace challenges, for success is not defined by the absence of failure, but by the persistence through it. This mindset transforms setbacks into valuable opportunities for growth, reminding us that each obstacle we encounter is a chance to learn, adapt, and strengthen our resolve."
Erjohn Yancy Escalona, a graduate of the GMAW NC II program in 2022, embarked on a transformative journey in search of better opportunities. Driven by the need for additional skills and knowledge, Erjohn turned to the internet to find training centers that offered free welding training.
