The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) together with the Maritime Training Center (MTC) is now offering an experimental course that will give graduates of Mechanical Engineering a chance to pursue a career as a Marine Engineer.

The program that started last March 1, 2006 at Marine Academy of Captain in Bataan aims to offer a solution for the shortage of marine engineers overseas. The high demand for the said profession can help solve the country’s problem on unemployment. The government unit, DOLE has tied up with various shipping companies for this project so those who will pass the licensure examinations are sure to be deployed.

Students will be evaluated upon completion of the six to eight months experimental course and four months on-board training. The study, training, diploma, and assessment certificates are the requisites for one to be allowed to take the Marine Engineer Licensure Examination.

The office of Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration (OWWA) in the region would also like to inform all interested applicants that the said experimental course is now part of the Skills-for-Employment-Scholarship Program (SESP). This benefit is available to qualified children of Overseas Filipino Workers.

OWWA Requirements:

• Not be more than 30 years old at the time of course completion
• OFW parents are currently working abroad

For more details about the program, contact DOLE or OWWA at:

DOLE

Muralla St. cor. Gen. Luna St., Intramuros
1002 Manila, Philippines

Telephone Number (632) 527-8000.

OWWA

F.B. Harrison St., corner 7^th street, Pasay City

Telephone Number: (632) 551-1560