Nowadays, knowing how to use computers and the Internet is a must, especially for OFWs who communicate virtually with their families. To address this need, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) launched the Information Technology Training Program or ITTP.
The ITTP is a short-term training program that aims to enhance the computer skills of OFWs and their dependents. Implemented in 2005, this program covers basic Internet, Microsoft Office applications, multimedia, graphic design, digital economy/freelancing, social media marketing, and other topics related to information technology.
Program Benefits
The Information Technology Training Program (ITTP) is a 5- to 10-day training program that seeks to improve the computer literacy and information technology skills of OFWs and their families. Organized by OWWA Regional Offices around the Philippines, trainings are held in-country and onsite by in-house IT personnel.
Eligibility
The ITTP program caters to all OFWs, including active and inactive OWWA members. It is also open to their legal dependents (i.e. spouse, child, or sibling). The child or sibling of an OFW must be below 21 years old, single, and a high school graduate to qualify for the program.
Requirements
When applying for the ITTP program, applicants need to prepare:
- Accomplished application form;
- Proof of OWWA membership; and
- Valid IDs for both the OFW and the dependent.
How to Sign Up
To sign up for the ITTP program, interested applicants can inquire at the nearest OWWA Regional Office. From time to time, the OWWA official website and social media channels post announcements and program schedules.
List of Courses Under ITTP
The ITTP program covers a range of information technology courses, including the following:
- Computer Fundamentals
- Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet Basics
- Graphic Design (Canva, Photoshop)
- Digital Economy/Freelancing
- Social Media Marketing
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Meanwhile, here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the ITTP program:
What is the ITTP program?
The Information Technology Training Program (ITTP) is a short-term training program that aims to enhance the computer literacy and information technology skills of OFWs and their dependents.
What are the training courses covered?
The ITTP program covers Computer Fundamentals, MS Office Applications, Internet Basics, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, and other related topics.
Who are eligible to join the program?
The program is open to all OFWs, including inactive and OWWA members, as well as their legal dependents (i.e. spouse, child, or sibling). Children and siblings of OFWs must be below 21 years old to be eligible for the program.
What are the requirements?
Interested applicants need to fill-out an application form, provide valid IDs, and show proof of OWWA membership.
How to sign up for the program?
Applicants can inquire and sign up for the ITTP program at the nearest OWWA Regional Office.
Through the Information Technology Training Program or ITTP, OFWs and their families can continuously “upgrade” their computer skills, while keeping abreast of the latest trends in information technology.
Other than the ITTP, another short-term program offered by OWWA is the Skills for Employment Scholarship Program (SESP), which seeks to enhance the skills and employability of OFWs and their dependents. Check out this link to learn more about this program.