Real-Work Experiential Training
Empowering People with Disabilities Through Hands-On Experience and Tech Skills
This program empowers individuals with disabilities in the Philippines by providing essential tech skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities to bridge the gap to competitive employment in the tech industry. Join us to unlock your potential and build a brighter future!
Summary
The Real-Work Experiential Training program equips people with disabilities in the Philippines with real-world work experience to overcome employment barriers. Through hands-on activities, personalized mentorship, and guaranteed job placement, trainees gain practical skills in high-demand tech areas, enhancing their employability and preparing them for long-term success in the tech industry.
Program Description
The Real-Work Experiential Training is designed to provide people with disabilities in the Philippines with real-world work experience to help them overcome employment challenges. This program focuses on hands-on activities that allow participants to build practical skills in a professional environment, giving them the opportunity to gain meaningful experience that can enhance their employability. The core offering of this program includes:
Experiential Learning: Trainees will engage in hands-on, real-world tasks that allow them to learn high-demand tech skills by doing. This approach ensures that they not only acquire technical knowledge but also gain practical experience working on real projects, making them more competitive and prepared for the job market. By learning through actual work, trainees develop essential skills in areas such as web development, software testing, digital marketing, and more.
Individualized Skills Development Plan: Each trainee will have a customized plan that aligns with their abilities and career goals.
Mentorship and Coaching: Trainees will receive personalized mentorship and coaching throughout their work experience, helping them develop their skills, gain confidence, and prepare for employment in the tech industry. The coaching focuses on guiding trainees through real-world tasks, ensuring they grow both professionally and personally.
Immediate Job Placement Opportunity: Trainees will connect directly with companies and potential employers, showcasing their work and skills for guaranteed job placement in the tech industry. This ensures a smooth transition from training to employment.
The program is structured to align trainees' existing skills with suitable tasks, allowing them to start immediately while continuing to develop their capabilities over time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What technical skills or abilities are covered?
The program covers a variety of in-demand tech skills, including:
Systems administration
Software development
IT projects
AI projects
Website administration
Digital publishing
Graphic design
Social media
Online/email marketing
E-commerce
Cybersecurity
Others
How long does the training last?
The duration of the training is flexible and individualized. Unlike traditional internship programs that last several months, our training is structured in one-week increments, allowing participants to focus on specific skills. Interns can gain real-work experience within a week and decide whether to continue based on their progress and career goals. The total duration depends on the trainee’s chosen skills and pacing, ranging from a single week to multiple weeks. The timeframe is matched to each individual's Skills Development Plan.
Is the training paid?
The goal of the program is to get you as quickly as possible to getting paid work in a tech-related role. During the initial assessment and at any time during the training program, if you can show or prove qualifications, you may be offered compensation for your work. If you are unable to show that you are qualified but there is an indication that you have potential, you can continue the work experience but would not receive compensation for it.
The Real-Work Training Program is generally unpaid. However, during the initial assessment and at any time during the program, if you can demonstrate your qualifications, you may be offered compensation for your work. If you show potential but do not yet meet the qualifications, you can continue gaining experience without pay.
Despite this, the program provides several valuable benefits to support your career growth:
Hands-on Experience: Work on real tech projects such as website development, software testing, and data management, allowing you to build a professional portfolio and meaningful accomplishments for your resume.
Skill Development: Gain real-work experience in various tech fields based on your individualized skills development plan, which may include:
Systems administration
Software development
IT and AI projects
Website administration
Digital publishing and graphic design
Social media and online/email marketing
E-commerce
Other specialized areas
Immediate Job Placement Opportunity: Trainees will connect directly with companies and potential employers, showcasing their work and skills for guaranteed job placement in the tech industry. We have both local and international partners that employ people with disabilities, providing additional career opportunities.
Mentorship and Coaching: Receive guidance on career growth, support in completing work tasks, and assistance with resume building, interview preparation, and professional development.
Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Interpreters: For our Deaf beneficiaries, we provide FSL interpreters to ensure full access to training content and communication.
These benefits equip trainees with the experience, skills, and connections necessary to secure meaningful employment in the tech industry.
How is this different from a regular college traineeship?
Unlike traditional college on-the-job training in the Philippines, which primarily serve to fulfill academic requirements, our Real-Work Training Program is designed specifically to prepare trainees for immediate job opportunities in the tech industry.
A typical college traineeship lasts 300 to 600 hours, depending on the program and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) requirements. CHED is the government agency responsible for overseeing higher education in the Philippines, ensuring that colleges and universities follow academic standards, including required traineeship hours.
In contrast, our program is more flexible and shorter because it focuses on real-world work experience and specific hirable skills rather than fulfilling academic requirements. Instead of simply completing hours, our trainees gain practical skills, work on actual tech projects, and connect with potential employers—especially our partner organizations with inclusive hiring practices. This ensures that participants develop marketable skills and increase their chances of employment in tech-based roles or even self-employment in tech-related fields.
Will I get a job after completing the training?
We will equip you with essential job skills through a real-work experience traineeship. At any point where you can demonstrate hirable skills of sufficient quality, you can be hired by the employer or client you are working with. If you don’t meet their requirements right away, we’ll continue training you until you do. Unlike traditional job seekers, you'll always have the opportunity to improve and gain experience. Additionally, we partner with local and U.S.-based organizations with inclusive hiring practices, expanding your employment opportunities.
How do I apply?
Who is the program for?
The Real-Work Experiential Training Program is for individuals looking for work in a tech-related job where they don’t have previous experience. The work experience in this program will allow them to apply to other job opportunities in similar fields.
The program is available to individuals with disabilities in the Philippines who meet the following criteria:
18 years or older
Possession of a PWD ID as proof of disability (We only accept PWD ID as proof of disability).
Interested in gaining real-world work experience and developing specific job-related skills.
This program is designed to provide hands-on experience, skill development, and a potential pathway to employment in tech-based roles or other related opportunities. No prior experience or educational background is required.
How do I apply?
Send us a message via Messenger (add link) or chat with us from our website and let us know that you are interested in our real-work experience training.
Why Our Training is Different?
The Real-Work Training Program focuses on real-world experience, accessibility, and hirable skills, setting us apart from most traditional internships and on-the-job training (OJTs). Here’s how we stand out:
Hands-On, Real-World Work: Trainees work on actual projects that they can include in their professional portfolios, gaining practical experience and proving their skills to potential employers.
Individualized skills development: A skills development plan is created in the beginning with your help and customized to your needs so you can decide what skills you would like to experience or develop. In addition to covering essential skills, this plan also includes various technical skills and the activities and deliverables associated with those skills are presented so you know what you will be working on.
Mentoring and coaching: Our mentors and coaches will guide you as you execute your skills development plan, providing support in a safe learning environment as you complete deliverables and gain experience in the process
Career Skills – As part of our larger career guidance program, you will get help in various career and job search experience with coaching on creating a stand-out resume, preparing for interviews, and other professional development skills
Inclusive and Accessible: Designed specifically for people with disabilities, our program ensures accessibility and accommodates various needs, providing an inclusive learning environment, including Filipino sign language interpreting services.
Custom Duration and Schedule: Unlike traditional internships and OJTs, our program operates on a shorter time frame and on a schedule that works for you, enabling trainees to gain experience quickly in a way that accommodates your current schedule.
Compensation Options: Our program may offer compensation options, depending on current demonstrable skills, ensuring that trainees receive fair value for their skilled contribution.
Immediate Job Placement Opportunity: Trainees will connect directly with companies and potential employers offering various tech-related jobs, showcasing their work and skills for possible job placement in the tech industry. This ensures a smooth transition from training to employment. We have local and international partners that employ people with disabilities, providing potential employment opportunities for those who qualify.
These benefits are designed to help you gain the experience, skills, and network needed to secure meaningful employment in the tech industry.