Isuzu reopens Auto Mechanic Training Center

After the devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda, the Isuzu–TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center in Tacloban, Leyte reopens its doors to all of its 67 trainees who have proven that no typhoon can stop them from attaining their much sought after education.

The ceremony was headed by the senior counselor of Isuzu Motors Limited Japan (IML), Yoshinori Ida, who said, “Since 2008 we have been supporting this project, it is our goal to help them change their lives by receiving a technical education. We at Isuzu believe in the Filipino talent, we hope that the next batch will be able to exceed what their seniors have accomplished.”

The reopening of the 1,656-square meter training center will be the start of new hope and transform the lives of many young Filipinos. Patiently waiting for one and a half years, the trainees can now have a fresh start in their training program, which will immediately commence, according to its project director and trainers.

“After the typhoon, all of our trainees went home to give assistance to their families. We are glad that most of them came back and that our project sponsors are still willing to support us,” said Cleta Omega, TESDA 8 Regional Director.

Both the training workshop and dormitory where damaged during the typhoon and it needed more than P10 million pesos to be fully restored. With the backing of all the project partners such as Isuzu, World Vision and TESDA, the school will resume all classes and will be ready to accept new applicants.

In line with the recent reopening, the center also launched a new slogan “Quality Training-Our Commitment, Brighter Future – Our Gift” which signifies its continued dedication to its mission and vision of training qualified students coming from the marginalized sector to help uplift their lives and become valuable members of the industry.

In the recent 9^th Isuzu World Technical Competition held in Japan, two of its former trainees (Rey Bombita and Roel Gocela) took second place in the annual Isuzu skills competition established by Isuzu mechanics worldwide, proving that the center can give them the edge when it comes to automotive servicing.