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| Umela president Ofelia Baquirin (below, right) and some of the graduates of livelihood courses (above). |
More than 70 graduates of various livelihood courses were honored at the 8th anniversary celebration of United Migrants Entrerpeneurship and Livelihood Association (Umela) held at Bayanihan Centre on June 19.Umela president Ofelia Baquirin took the chance to pay tribute to her group’s trainors for their “effort, time and dedication” and also their trainees for putting their trust in her organization.
She also proudly announced that a second batch of Umela trainors were among those who received certificates from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) that same morning.
Special guest Consul Charles Macaspac said Umela was among the first organizations to catch his attention because of its emphasis on entrepreneurship and livelihood training.
He took the chance to say goodbye to members of the group as he was about to end his six-year posting in Hong Kong.
Umela’s livelihood program included lessons in massage therapy, basic dressmaking, meat processing and flower making.
The celebration was capped by the oathtaking of Umela’s officers for the year. - DCLM
