WITH TRAVEL restrictions implemented in many areas here and abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, airline crew are among the most affected.
But with the assistance from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), employees of AirAsia Philippines will now have a chance to upskill themselves with various skills and livelihood training.
“Many employees, especially the cabin crew, have nothing to do (because of travel restrictions). Skills and livelihood training will be provided to them by TESDA,” said AirAsia Philippines spokesperson Steve Dailisan.
This was also confirmed by TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña who told the Philippine News Agency that an agreement between TESDA and AirAsia has been drafted. “The partnership aims to provide skills training and skills development to AirAsia's active and inactive (under furlough) workers and their immediate family members, and other qualified beneficiaries,” he said.
Once the memorandum of agreement is approved, it will be cascaded to all concerned TESDA regional offices that will implement the training. “It shall (serve as guidance) and will be part of the basis in the implementation of the skills training in the concerned regional offices. The number of trainees shall be based on the number of beneficiaries to be endorsed by AirAsia,” Lapeña said.
Lapeña, however, noted that the provision of scholarship grants to qualified employees and beneficiaries shall be subject to the availability of funds and rules and regulations on TESDA's scholarship programs.
There are many courses and programs that the beneficiaries can choose from. Among these are Entrepreneurship, Bread and Pastry Production, Managing Personal Finances, Getting Business Online, Language courses.
They can also avail of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) courses such as SMART Android Mobile Apps Development for Beginners, and SMART Technopreneurship 101; Android 4.0 Programming in Java; Web Development using HTML5 and CS3. Those interested in electronics may enroll in Computer System Servicing NC, Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC, and Solar Night Light Assembly.
According to Lapeña, AirAsia approached TESDA for a possible partnership and discussed possible areas of collaboration.
Dailisan said the airline company also plans to train those who are interested in the aviation industry. “We will also be working with TESDA in developing and providing short courses to individuals or organizations interested in learning aviation standards, and new and emerging skills in the sector,” he said.
AirAsia said it is eyeing to develop and register courses such as Basic Cabin Crew Training, Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance, Food Preparation, Personality Development, among others. The duration of these courses may be 100 to 150 hours.
“Though final details have yet to be finalized, TESDA and AirAsia Philippines have formed a technical working committee to determine the viability of each course, number of participants, and qualifications if needed,” Dailisan explained.
He said TESDA and AirAsia Philippines are expected to launch the program this month.
AirAsia Philippines, according to Dailisan, is also gearing for travel recovery. In December, it will start servicing international routes such as Taiwan and Singapore. He said the move aims to help the overseas workers to come back to the Philippines for the holidays. The airline also announced that it will start flying to Dumaguete City and Roxas City by the first quarter of 2022. (Maria Cristina Arayata)
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