Jobs will be open at a new airport outside Manila for qualified overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who lost their jobs or opted to work at home, according to project proponents. Dozens of residents of the barangay will under training under the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to acquire skills needed for the airport’s construction. The project would need engineers, quantity surveyors, document controllers, electricians, masons, drivers, logistics professionals and maintenance technicians, among others.
The first batch of 60 residents are set to receive training in courses such as shielded metal arc welding, electrical installation and maintenance and heavy equipment operations. Meanwhile, courses such as dressmaking and cookery are also on offer for residents who want to be self-employed.