CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here launched the first batch of its so-called “Kapatid Mentor Me-Money, Market, Encounter” or KMME-MME.
KMME-MME is a 10-module mentorship and coaching program that aims to upscale the country’s Micro and Small Enterprises by leveraging the experiences of seasoned entrepreneurs in terms of running a business, helping mentees connect with potential funding sources, and sharing knowledge and strategies from mentors to help mentees grow their customer base.
Since its inception in 2016, DTI has produced 1,012 mentees
through its program and 52
local businesses in the region recently joined the KMME-MME 2024
Batch 1 of which 10 are from Bukidnon; 9 from Camiguin; 10 from Lanao del
Norte; 12 from Misamis Occidental; and 11 from Misamis Oriental.
In her welcome statement read by DTI Finance and Administrative
Division Chief Sophia Enriquez, DTI MSME Development Group Undersecretary Maria
Cristina Roque said the goal with KMME is to equip mentees with skills needed
to thrive in today’s market, fostering adaptability, innovation, and growth.
Meanwhile, DTI Business Development Division Chief Maricris
Gabia emphasized that KMME is more than just a learning session but also a
venue for the mentees to connect and build lasting business relationships. The
first batch of the KMME-MME Program will run from March to May 2024. (Mindanao
Examiner)
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