US-based group conducts culinary training in Tacloban
By Lizbeth Ann Abella July 3, 2019, 3:28 pm
CULINARY TRAINING. Participants learn the art of cooking through a culinary training organized by the Waraynon Initiative Network (WIN),
a non-profit public benefit corporation based in Southern California. The free nine-day basic culinary skills training program will conclude on July 10.
(Photo courtesy of An Waray Party-list)
TACLOBAN CITY — Starting Tuesday, about 30 city residents will get the chance to hone their culinary skills through a nine-day training.
Dubbed “Breadwinner project”, it is a job-skill training program where trainees will be instructed in the culinary arts by skilled professionals.
The training is organized by the Waraynon Initiative Network (WIN), a non-profit public benefit corporation based in California and local partners in this city.
Derick Anido, project director and WIN’s corporate auditor said on Tuesday the program will run for nine days where volunteer chef trainers impart basic
culinary skills related to kitchen meal preparation, pastry making, and bread making.
The overall objective of the project, according to Anido, is to meet the growing demand for a skilled workforce through job skills training for the people of Tacloban or even the whole region.
The activity is in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Kandaya -Tacloban, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Leyte-Tacloban Inc., ACLC College, Carbert Marketing-Tacloban,
and An Waray Party-list.
Neil Colinayo, WIN’s chairman of the board said their group has gathered a team of culinary professionals such as Manly Bayona, Richiel Marie Mendoza Canares,
Sherry Go and Angie Arinto Pariña who volunteered to go beyond the kitchen and offer their expertise to train a group of pre-screened participants.
The free nine-day basic culinary skills training program will conclude on July 10.
At the culmination of the training, participants will present a showcase of their work to local restaurateurs through the local chapter of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, who could potentially employ them on the spot.
WIN aims to preserve and promote Philippine heritage through the performing arts. Their mission is to develop, train and enhance artistic talents and channel these talents to help others.
The group is optimistic that the training will open opportunities for participants through employment here and abroad. (PNA)