Programs & Services
1. SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYABILITY
A 12-week training with curriculum components composed of three major modules, covering the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudinal (K,S,A) component of competency-based training. It aims to equip trainees with computer operation skills for backroom operations such as encoding, billing and transcription works Utilizes a completely digitalized the training curriculum (PC Operations NC2) Produced 630 graduates, 346 of which are deaf
A special program designed specifically for soldiers disabled in the line of duty to acquire office skills and enable their re-integration into their respective mother units for administrative duties Curriculum backbone based on PC Operations NC II with additional modules on E-Commerce, basic Communication skills, basic Math and Advocacy on Disability issues Produced 63 graduates
Developed a twelve-day (12) training module Secured equipment donations from AVAYA Philippines for the communication server (Media Gateway) for call center operation incorporating JAWS which is a software program that translates digital information into audio. Produced 15 graduates in 2 pilot runs in partnership with Teledevelopment Inc. (a call center training institution), Inc., Genpack Philippines (a call center company) and Akap Pinoy (umbrella organization of disabled persons organizations) in 2008 and 2009
Developed a medical transcription training program incorporating the SUM training program and JAWS program Piloted one training batch of 25 disabled beneficiaries in partnership with the AUSAID and the IMF-CPAC under a Work-at-Home concept project submitted to and accepted by the World Banks’ First Phil Development Innovation in the Marketplace Project (DIM Project) Of the 25 work-at-home project beneficiaries, 15 qualified as transcriptionist (8 were given further training and hired by TTSI, while 7 were hired at 700 Club) 2. BEHAVIORAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYABILITY A module incorporated in all training programs to equip the participants with the capabilities and world view for the transition towards a professional life Trained 634 participants 3. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The program aims to assist trainee-graduates acquire employment through Nova Foundation or on their own As of December 2010, 374 of our trainee-graduates are now gainfully employed
4. ADVOCACY PROGRAM Nova Foundation has actively participated in various fora for the PWD Sector either as a Resource Person, Contributor to policy advocacy formulation and/or as Exhibitor As part of our advocacy, we create awareness of our Mission among potential future leaders of our country and our society. Thus, we have opened our doors to students who are interested in the concerns of the PWD Sector. Through our Student Immersion Program, we provide them in-depth exposure to our endeavors. We have provided such meaningful experience to more than 20 students from seven schools In Government, we engaged in assisting government institutions put flesh to and operationalize the provisions of the various legislation aimed at establishing disabled-friend environment. In the process, we are also assisting Government fulfill its obligations to UNCRPD. Our achievements include:
5. SUPPORT SYSTEM PROGRAM Among our trainees, we inculcate stewardship on the opportunities extended them by employers, benefactors, and other individuals and institutions who went out of their way to their open doors to PWDs through: - “within REACH” newsletter Established the infrastructure for a mutual support system among the graduates through:
6. INTERIM EMPLOYMENT PRORAM SERVICES
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