One way by which Goducate helps the needy help themselves is to train them in a livelihood skill. Spa and wellness services are now popular in Iloilo, Philippines, which is gearing itself for the tourism industry. Thus Goducate arranged for some members of the communities adjacent to the Goducate Training Center to undergo training in massage.
10 people from four neighboring communities plus 3 Goducate Training Center staff underwent a 2-month training course sponsored by TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority).There were lectures on the rationale behind the practical steps. Staff and trainees of the Goducate Training Center were the guinea-pigs for the practical training. It was a very satisfactory arrangement by which one group got to improve their skills, while the other ended up feeling relaxed and refreshed.
All 13 students passed their assessment. Goducate hopes that these certified masseuses and masseurs will soon be able to use their newly acquired skills to earn money to support their own families, and with further training perhaps be able to train others.
