Author : Bullo, Porferio G.

Summary : The study assessed the implementation of the Foundation for Youth Development in the Philippines, Inc. (FYDF) skills training program by the six Education Centers for Young Citizen Producer (ECYCP) in Region VI. It investigated the trainees' socio-demographic characteristics, training, post-training support and center capability-related factors and their relationship with the effects of the program. It also ascertained the strengths and weaknesses of the skills training as perceived by the clientele and implementors of the program. Respondents were 316 trainees in 1986, 1988, and 1990. The six center directors or their representative and 27 educators were likewise interviewed. Data gathered from the interviews were complemented by observations and records. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA) were used in data analysis using the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software programs. Findigs showed that on the average, the trainees were 33 years old, with nine years of formal education, eight household members, and most of them were married. They participated in the program to learn relevant knowledge and skills as well as earn more income. The trainees claimed the centers provided relevant courses, training facilities were adequate, and the educators used effective teaching methods and techniques. Very few trainees were provided with post-training support. The trainees reported they learned "much" (x = 4.18) knowledge and skills. Unemployment decreased by 55.03 percent and majority (55.38 percent) were employed in jobs related to their training. Their gross income increased by 45.37 percent. On the average, they received an annual income of P4,987.41 from jobs directly related to their training. Looking at the effects of the training by center, by course and by year, results showed no significant difference between training by center and by course.