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The FYDP (Foundation for Youth Development in the Philippines, Inc.) Regular Program as Implemented by the Education Centers for Young Citizen Producers in Region VI: An Assessment
Dissertation Abstract:
The study assessed the implementation of the Foundation for Youth Development in the Philippines, Inc. (FYDP) skills training program by the six Education Centers for Young Citizen Producer (ECYCP) in Region VI (Western Visayas). It investigated the trainees' sociodemographic characteristics, training, post-training support, and center capability-related factors and their relationship with the effects of the program. It also ascertained the strengths and weaknesses of the skills training as perceived by the program 's clientele and implementors. Respondents were 316 trainees in 1986, 1988, and 1990. The six center directors or their representatives and 27 educators were likewise interviewed. Data gathered from the interviews were complemented by observations and records. Descriptive statistics. analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA) were used in data analysis.
Findings showed that, on the average, the trainees were 33 years old, had nine years of formal education, be longed to a household of eight members, and were married. They participated in the program to learn relevant knowledge and skills and earn more income.
The trainees claimed the centers provided relevant courses, training facilities were adequate, and the educators used effective teaching methods and techniques. Very few trainees were provided with posttraining support.
The trainees reported they learned "much" (x = 4.18) knowledge and skilis. Unemployment decreased by 55 .03 percent and the majority (55.38%) were employed in jobs related to their training. Their gross income increased by 45.37 percent. On the average, they received an annual income of P4,987.41 (USjumi=P25) from jobs directly related to their training. Results showed no significant difference in the effects of the training by Center and course. Regardless of what course was taken and where it was obtained, the trainees reported that they learned much. However, those trained in 1988 and 1990 reported significantly higher ratings than those·trained in 1986.
On employment status, graduates of ECYCP/V-1 based at Aklan State College of Agriculture (ASCA) and those who attended agriculture skills training courses tended to be employed in jobs related to their training. Graduates of ASCA likewise reported significantly higher income.
Some sociodemographic characteristics of the trainees were found to be associated with the effects of the program. Trainees who were older, married, belonged to a large family, had low education, and received low income tended to benefit more from the skills training program. They probably took their training more seriously.
The relevance of the course, adequacy of the training, and effectiveness of the methods of teaching and techniques used by the educators were significantly correlated with the effects of the program. The higher these ratings were, the greater the effects of the said training program. They were likewise associated with the availability of post-training assistance provided to trainees and by the number of linkage agencies the Center had in its program implementation. The more capable the Center was, the better the effect of the program.
The MRA mode is used in the study significantly predicted the effects of the skills training program. The highest prediction was made on knowledge and skills gained by the trainees (R2=0.91); the prediction of employment status and income of the trainees (R2= 0.58 and 0.59, respectively) were not as efficient, suggesting that they may be dependent on other factors.
The FYDP regular program is a viable medium for rural development and has helped the disadvantaged groups in Region Vl learn appropriate knowledge and skills for employment and self-employment. However, its operation was hampered by the irregular release of budgetary allocation from the FYDP Central Office.
Collaboration or linkage with other agencies whose objective is to improve the life of the rural poor should be strengthened by the ECYCP to sustain and enhance the implementation of the FYDP skills training program.