MAKATI CITY — Residents from Barangay Sta. Cruz and Guadalupe Viejo gained new livelihood skills through a Floral Design Training conducted on September 17, 2026, for employees and beneficiaries of Makati’s Pantawid Trabaho Program (PTP). The activity was organized through the collaboration of the Office of the Mayor, Makati Public Employment Service Office (PESO), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The training aimed to equip participants with practical skills they can use when seeking employment, starting a small business, or creating additional sources of income.
Turning Temporary Employment Into Skills Development
The Floral Design Training forms part of Makati’s broader efforts to complement employment assistance with skills development. Through the PTP, the city provides temporary employment to residents through community service for at least 15 working days and up to 30 days. Adding skills training to the program gives beneficiaries an opportunity to gain knowledge that can remain useful even after their temporary employment ends. Floral design, in particular, can be applied in various settings, including events, hospitality establishments, retail businesses, weddings, and other special occasions. The training introduced participants to the fundamentals of floral design, giving them practical knowledge that could potentially be developed into employment opportunities or small-scale entrepreneurial ventures.
New Skills, New Livelihood Possibilities
For participating residents, learning floral design provides another skill they can build on beyond the workplace. Those interested in entrepreneurship may use their training to offer arrangements and decorating services, while others may explore employment opportunities in industries where floral styling and event preparation are needed. The activity also encourages participants to develop creativity and confidence while learning a skill with potential practical applications. With additional training and experience, beneficiaries can further improve their capabilities and explore different ways of generating income.
Supporting a More Skilled Local Workforce
The partnership among the city government, PESO, and TESDA highlights the role of skills training in complementing employment programs. While the PTP provides residents with temporary work opportunities, activities such as the Floral Design Training give beneficiaries additional knowledge they can potentially use for future employment or livelihood ventures.
By providing residents with access to practical training, Makati continues to connect employment assistance with skills development and entrepreneurship, helping participants build capabilities that can support their economic opportunities beyond temporary work.
