Free-medical transcription training to start soon in Cordillera
by Antonette Ocon
Baguio City (26 May) -- Free MT Training, anyone?
Contrary to the belief that nothing in this contemporary world is for free, the Training Cum Employment Scheme for Business Process Outsourcing Industry (TRACES) is offering a 4-month free training for Medical Transcriptionist (MT) wannabes.
The search for trainees will actually comprise the second batch of beneficiaries. In order to be qualified, applicant must be a graduate of at least 4-year medical- allied course, submit a resume with 2x2 picture, undergo a diagnostic exam and interview. Interested applicants may register at the Department of Labor and Employment –CAR Office at Cabinet Hill, Baguio City starting May 29, 2006. At least 70 trainees will be benefited for the training set to start anytime this June.
The first batch of 24 MT trainees recently held its graduation rites at the DOLE-CAR Office. Good news is, some of these graduates are already employees of the trainer-company itself – Pilipinas Data Contracts Corporation (PDCC). The PDCC, a valued partner of TRACES, is hopeful that the other graduates will pass its screening policies for them to be absorbed.
The Project Management Group (PMG) of TRACES is set to launch another track of TRACES dubbed “Animax3” – a tri-event package aimed at showcasing the reputed creative talents in Baguio and to advocate animation as a viable career. The package includes Animation Skills Olympics, Jobs Fair and Career Forum which is temporarily scheduled on July 24, 2006 at the Baguio Convention Center. The Academe will play a vital role by sending qualified elementary, high school and college students to represent their respective schools in the competition. Amateur and professional animators alike can also join the open category. Cash prizes, medals and trophies are at stake for the winners.
The MT training and the Animax3 are the second and third tracks (respectively) of TRACES - a training and employment program spearheaded by DOLE and TESDA with a number of partners from both government and private sectors. It aims to train the unemployed so that they can take advantage of the promising careers that the Outsourcing Industry offers. Its first track, the Call Center training has produced more than 400 graduates and has increased the industry take up rate of 5% to 50% in the Cordillera. The training for the third batch is expected to resume this July. (PIA) [top]
