On January 17, 2025, Friday, RTC-KPVTC, Davao conducted a training session for its student-writers and editors to enhance the skills of its Social Media and Advocacy Committee (SMAC) team at TESDA RTC-KPVTC, Davao Seminar Room. The event aimed to equip both senior and junior SMAC members with the tools to contribute effectively to the center’s digital news and advocacy campaigns.
With the support of Engr. Constantino B. Panes, Jr., Ed.D., Center Administrator of RTC-KPVTC, Davao, this training for SMAC Jrs. is set to serve as a critical step in enhancing the team’s capability to drive effective communication and advocacy through a digital magazine.
Mr. Mario M. Dela Cerna, Senior TESD Specialist and SMAC Focal Person, opened the session by highlighting the growing importance of news writing and social media campaigns in shaping public perception and promoting vocational education.
Ms. Mafel Joan N. Gamale, Acting Center Administrator of the Provincial Training Center-Davao de Oro, led the training and emphasized the role of social media in advocating for vocational education, particularly through effective news writing and photo documentation.
A major component of the training was the proposed relaunching of the TechnoEye, the center’s revitalized digital magazine. The session focused on creating engaging content to showcase RTC-KPVTC Davao’s programs and initiatives. Senior SMAC members mentored SMAC Jrs., guiding them in crafting compelling news articles, social media posts, and maintaining high editorial standards.
Through hands-on workshops and practical sessions, participants learned how to produce quality news articles and engage effectively with their audience. The training also emphasized the importance of teamwork between senior and junior members to ensure TechnoEye‘s success in advocating for vocational education and skills training. With this initiative, RTC-KPVTC Davao continues to strengthen its social media presence while preparing students for careers in digital media and communications. The revitalized TechnoEye platform is set to become a powerful tool for promoting the center’s mission to a broader audience, with the help of its student-writers and editors.
Photo Courtesy: Jay Mark B. Nuevo, Dina T. Catantan-Nuevo