THE PHILIPPINE LEADER
National Skills Development Directorate launches Gabay: Mentoring & Certification Program for JCI Trainers by: Chris Aquino National Director for Membership Skills Development
Gabáy [noun] guide; guidance On the eve of March 19, a total of 62 member-trainers graduated via Zoom on the first ever Gabay: A Mentoring and Certification Program for JCI Philippines Trainers. The 2021 National Skills Development Directorate launched the said program to serve as the first step towards creating a pool of worldclass trainers among the members. It aimed also to highlight the value of feedback in the learning process and upskilling of trainers to work in a digital environment. The said program was one of the highlights during the National Skills Development Month. It was a 6-session and 18hour course conducted last March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, & 19. Other highlights were the launching of Skills Development Playbook, Wazzup 2.0 with National Executive Vice President and National Secretary General Team, and the Presidents’ Academy Booster.
Day 1 & 2
Everyone was hyped up to meet each other virtually since it will be a flock of trainers. The opening ceremonies were conducted on the first day. Participants were warmly welcomed by the team. On its first meeting, participants were already given tasks which were to prepare an individual presentation through video and create a mind map. Moreover, the first topic discussed was “The Learning Styles” by Head Trainer JCI Sen Aracid. Day 1 was focused on “Training Adults in a Digital Environment.” On the second day, trainers JCI Sen Peñaverde and JCI Sen Dasmariñas taught “Course Development”. This was followed by breakout sessions where members per group were partnered in pairs for their task to come up with an 8-minute course topic. Afterwards, the second topic for the day was rolled
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out by trainers JCI Sen Damariñas and JCI Sen Pimentel, the “Training Presentation”. Before capping off the day, another break-out session was done wherein partners started to design the flow of their respective presentations on their chosen topic. Day 2’s aim was “Training Course Development.”
Day 3 & 4
After 4 days of preparation with their respective partners, every participant was tense as they entered the Zoom meeting room. Day 3 started by welcoming the participants again and with a lesson on “Training Methods” with trainers JCI Sen Bobiles and JCI Sen Gabor. The topic itself was also the focus on this day. As the training concluded, the meeting room was broken out into 5 session rooms with 2 coaches per room. Participants presented their crafted module in a strict time of 8 minutes only. After the presentation, coaches gave their constructive feedback on how the participants can improve their presentation, the course flow and delivery, based on their performances. The fourth day was all about “Training Resources,” which is why trainers JCI Sen Arquiza and JCI Sen Manubag talked about “Training Resources and Techniques.” During the breakout session, participants were tasked to decide on what topic they will cover and plan for the flow of their individual 8-minute presentations on the culmination day and were free to consult with their respective coaches. Wrapping up, participants were given an assignment which was to make and design their own profile poster.
Day 5 & 6
On the second to the last day, everyone felt jittery because it was the time for them to conduct their individual presentations in front of their mentors. This was a rehearsal and done for the purpose to help participants sharpen their presentation. By this time, they will experience a new room, new FIRST ISSUE
