DTI offers free training seminars

By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Camarines Sur Provincial Office is offering free trainings to interested individuals.

DTI information officer Madel Alacar said that they have a total of 33 trainings/seminars for the month of May both for Business Development and Consumer Protection Divisions.

“Most of the activities will be conducted through our Negosyo Centers across the province. We are well-aware of the health-threat of Covid-19 that is why some of the activities especially managerial seminars will be conducted thru webinars via online applications,” Alacar said.

In the first week of May, DTI conducted various seminars: basics of Food Safety in Lagonoy; design of product packaging and labelling for food processors at the Minalabac Negosyo Center; simple bookkeeping for small business; and product- pricing and costing.

Skills training on fish cracker production in Ragay, and basket-making made from coco midribs were likewise conducted in Iriga City on May 12 and 14 respectively.

On May 14, beneficiaries from Talidtid, Canaman were awarded with livelihood kits with skills training on fish embutido, while recipients from Sto. Domingo, Milaor also received livelihood kits with skills training on rice-based products.

Those who are interested to attend the seminars and trainings are encourage to visit the DTI office in Naga City.