About the Program:
This is a Computer Training and Literacy Program for OFWs in Saudi Arabia.
Brief History and
Information (Updated):
The organization is officially using the tag FILCOM (Filipino Computer and Literacy Program) in our logo to collectively bring more awareness that we are into helping our fellow Filipino migrant workers which could be well served primarily by teaching computer-related trainings and other skills training, as per the demand of the times, during our stay as migrant workers hoping to be of useful in the advancement of professional skills in the workplace as well as preparation during the migrant workers reintegration back in the motherland.
The aim is to fill the gap where the Philippine government’s program for OFWs should be in place but is limited due to the restriction of the host country, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sharing the same outlook to provide OFWs avenue to an on-going technical education and occupational skills training and education required for their respective work competencies, JEF’s administration (Jeddah Children Educational Foundation School, Makaronah-Palestine Sts, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) provided the place for the training. The group started with three (3) founders who as well served as trainers with three (3) members. The first training started with thirty (30) trainees in December 13, 2013. Thus, in some instances the tag JEF-FILCOM can be seen as the name of the group such to describe the early and humble initiative of both parties where it all begun.
In April 24, 2014, FILCOM entered into a mutual understanding and partnership with National Institute of Technology (NIIT)-Baguio City, Philippines where our trainees could take TESDA assessment with NIIT assistance if they so desired during their vacation or stay in the Philippines.
FILCOM Trainers are all professionals in their field of work and knowledgeable in sharing their expertise in the trainings/subjects they are handling. Most of the trainers have their TESDA NC II.
FILCOM has been actively involve in various events of Filipino communities and organizations in Jeddah notwithstanding its own initiative in charity works.
In September 2015, POLO-OWWA of Philippine Consulate General In Jeddah has been in collaboration with FILCOM’s long-running Free Training Course in Basic Windows Operating Interface and Basic MsOffice Application. The collaboration has been forged further with the Free Training Seminar in Basic Massage Therapy conducted for distressed OFW in the female ward of PCG-Jeddah.
On May 2017, TESDA National Office conducted an onsite assessment and FILCOM participated in the assessment of its Massage Therapy trainees whom all twenty-nine (29) passed the national certification.
FILCOM skills training is modular and practical in approach.
Official Facebook Page: facebook.com/filcomliteracy
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