PELCO II, Empowering the Community: A Ceremonial Signing of Partnership Certificate for a Community-Based Training Project for Manicure, Pedicure, and Hair Cutting | July 25, 2023 | San Roque, Guagua, Pampanga.
In an inspiring display of cooperative social responsibility, Pampanga II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PELCO II), a Member-Consumer-Owner-centric cooperative, took a momentous step towards empowering the local community by launching a community-based training project. The project's focus is on providing vocational training in manicure, pedicure, and hair cutting, creating employment opportunities and enhancing the livelihoods of individuals in the coop’s franchise areas. PELCO II’s initiative sought to foster sustainable growth and positively impact the lives of its valued consumers.
On a bright and promising day, representatives from PELCO II, TESDA, ABOITIZ Power Corp., Brgy. Jose Abad Santos Siran, Guagua, Pampanga and Member-Consumer-Owners Organization Officers gathered to commemorate the launching of the project through a ceremonial signing of the Partnership Certificate. The event was a symbol of solidarity and commitment to uplift the community, demonstrating how an electric cooperative like PELCO II could contribute beyond its regular operations.
The main objective of this partnership is to enable individuals from the local community, particularly those with limited opportunities and resources to acquire valuable skills in manicure, pedicure, and haircutting. By investing in the training and development of these vocational skills, PELCO II aims to provide a platform for the participants to embark on a fulfilling career path, subsequently enhancing their financial stability and overall quality of life.
Through the ceremonial signing of the Partnership Certificate, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to nurturing a stronger and more self-reliant community. The project's impact was expected to be far-reaching, benefiting not only the participants but also their families and the larger community. The event marked the beginning of a promising journey towards empowering the community and creating a sustainable social impact. As the project progresses, it is expected to serve as a model for other companies seeking to exercise their social responsibility and build stronger, more inclusive societies.
