𝗖𝗦𝗣𝗖, 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗔 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦

Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), through its Extension Services Office and the College of Computer Studies (CCS), formalized a partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Iriga City through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing for the three-year project titled “Enhancing ICT Literacy through Hands-On Skills Training for Senior High School Students.”

The initiative aims to equip senior high school students from partner schools in Rinconada and nearby municipalities with practical knowledge and skills in foundational computing, office productivity software, digital communication, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). Through hands-on training, the project seeks to strengthen students’ digital competencies and prepare them for the demands of an increasingly technology-driven environment.

Under the agreement, CSPC, through its Extension Services Office and CCS, will provide the necessary facilities, trainers, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure the effective implementation of the program. Meanwhile, DepEd Schools Division of Iriga City will facilitate the participation of students and provide venues and other necessary support for the training activities.

An impact study will be conducted at the end of the three-year implementation period to assess the program’s effectiveness and determine the potential for its continuation or expansion.

Present during the MOA signing were CSPC SUC President III Dr. Amado A. Oliva, Jr. and Mrs. Josefina H. Llagas, Assistant Professor I of the College of Computer Studies. Representing DepEd Schools Division of Iriga City were Dr. Maria-Magnolia F. Brioso, CESO VI, OIC Schools Division Superintendent; Dr. Maylani L. Galicia, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent; and Jeferson V. Toralde, Chief Education Program Specialist of the School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD).

Through this partnership, CSPC reinforces its commitment to community extension, digital inclusion, and the delivery of relevant capacity-building programs that empower learners and strengthen collaboration with educational institutions in the region.