Offset Press and Prepress Operation Training for Pangulong Gloria Scholarships

Do you want to be a competent press operator or prepress operator? Are you interested to work in printing companies here or abroad? If yes, then here is a great opportunity.

Philippine Graphics & Printing Training Center Inc. is now accepting enrollees of the following courses:

1. Offset Press Operation – 180 Hours + On the Job Training (TESDA Reg. No. NTR 0913031085

2. Prepress Operation – 180 Hours + On the Job Training (TESDA Reg. No. NTR 0913031086

They are also offering special training courses on prepress and postpress for the deaf/mute (bingi/pipi)

Qualifications:
• Has aptitude or interested in machine operation or computer graphics
• With good moral character
• High school graduate and passed the NCAE. If no NCAE, you may get YP4SC Self assessment result. Just log in to www.tesda.gov.ph website
• Ages 15-55 years old

To enroll, please come to Philippine Graphics & Printing Training Center at Gate 2 TESDA Complex, East Service Road, Western Bicutan, Taguig City

For inquiries, call 385-4869 and look for Ms. Leah or Sherri or call/text to
0927-6373956

Full Scholarship for Secondary and Pre-University Studies in Singapore

The Singapore Ministry of Education is pleased to offer ASEAN Scholarships to outstanding students for studies in secondary schools and junior colleges in Singapore, leading to the General Certificate of Education “Advanced” Level (or equivalent) Examination. Students who score good grades in the GCE ‘A’ Level Examination may continue their undergraduate studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or Singapore Management University (SMU) on scholarships or bursaries that the universities administer.
Value of Award
Exemption from school and examination fees
Annual allowance of S$2,200 approximately P60,000
Accommodation (board and lodging)
One return air passage to and from Singapore
Others – including medical benefits, settling allowance, etc.

Who can apply?
Nationals of the Philippines born between 1993-1995
Have done consistently well in their school examinations and have completed at least their 2nd year of High School

How to apply?
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online at http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarship/asean
Application period from March 15, 2009 (9 am) to May 8, 2009 (10 pm)

Application form can be obtained from:

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
No. 505 Rizal Drive
Bonifacio Global City
1634 Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Note: There is no bond attached to the scholarship. And only short-listed applicants will be notified.

DOST Offers Fund for More Researches

The Department of Science and Technology is urging scientist all over the Philippines to submit proposals for possible research funding as DOST grants-in-aid (GIA) has reached P1.42 billion this year.

DOST has funds for R & D projects but scientist and researchers would have to make good proposals that are in line with DOST priorities for possible funding.

DOST grants-in-aid jumped to P1.422 billion this year from P1.267 billion last year and P740 million in 2007. The department has funded research projects form P100,000 to as hhigh as P220 million, depending on the projects overall potential, especially on commercialization.

DOST priority areas are in biotechnology, health and pharmaceuticals, information and communications technology (ICT), food, environment and renewable energy.

MFI Foundation Offers Pangulong Gloria Scholarships

MFI Foundation (formerly Meralco Foundation Inc.) has partnered with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in offering skills scholarships. MFI Foundation is authorized by TESDA to give skills training funded by the Pangulong Gloria Scholarships.

Along with five industrial partners, MFI Foundation will deliver skills training programs in Gas Welding, GMAW, SMAW, Ref and Aircon Servicing, Computer Hardware Servicing, Computer Programming, Java, Microsoft.Net and Technical Drafting.

Included in the scholarship is a daily allowance of P60 and free uniform. Participants who successfully complete the program are also given a free competency assessment by TESDA.

MFI Foundation and its operating center, the MFI Technological Institute is located at Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City beside the Medical City Hospital. For more information, call 633-3623 or e-mail training@mfi.org.ph.