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Published February 22, 2021, 4:04 PM
Teachers and coordinators who are at the forefront of providing education to out-of-school youth in the Philippines got a big boost after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) turned over more than P16 million ($333,000) worth of laptops to enable them to continue serving the community even during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
USAID Philippines Office of Education Director Dr. Thomas LeBlanc handed over the 371 laptops to DepEd Assistant Secretary for Alternative Learning System (ALS) G.H. Ambat at a ceremony held at the DepEd Central Office on February 19, 2021.
This assistance is part of the US’ ongoing commitment to support the Philippine government’s Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At least 100 out-of-school and unemployed youth are expected to benefit from free skills training and employment opportunities after the Antipolo City government inked an agreement with YouthWorks PH on Thursday, Feb. 11.