{"id":11281,"date":"2025-11-28T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T08:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rtcncr.com\/?p=11281"},"modified":"2026-05-18T03:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T03:00:58","slug":"from-supermom-to-tesda-trainer-a-journey-of-passion-perseverance-andpurpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rtcncr.com\/?p=11281","title":{"rendered":"From Supermom to TESDA Trainer: A Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gay Anne S. Manlapaz first discovered TESDA while researching opportunities to advance her career and fulfill her dream of working abroad. As a single mother of five, she knew she needed a profession that was in-demand and could support her family. She chose the Caregiving Elderly NCII program and Trainers Methodology Level I (TM1)<\/strong>, believing that TESDA\u2019s programs would equip her with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue both her advocacy and long-term career goals. As she said, \u201cTESDA opened doors I never thought possible. Through the Caregiving course and TM1, I gained skill, confidence, and renewed the sense of purpose that TESDA transformed my passion into a profession\u2014which is rooted in compassion, service, and integrity<\/strong>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During her training at TESDA RTC-NCR, Manlapaz faced the challenge of balancing motherhood, work, and studies. It was not easy, but she persevered. \u201cWhile training at TESDA RTC-NCR, I balanced my motherhood, work and studies and it wasn\u2019t easy, but every challenge pursued me to a closer, better life. Completing my trainings and passing all of the assessment became the turning point of my journey. I became a Caregiver and eventually I am now a trainer in the TESDA Technical Vocational Institute<\/strong>,\u201d she shared. TESDA not only strengthened her technical abilities but also instilled in her the values of discipline, dedication, and effective mentorship, shaping her into a confident and competent trainer.
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Today, Manlapaz continues to inspire others as a proud TVET trainer, teaching TESDA scholars the Caregiving course while sharing her passion for service and lifelong learning. She encourages fellow students to stay motivated, reminding them: \u201cNo dream is too big, no struggle is too heavy, when you [choose to] believe in yourself. TESDA can open the door, but your passion and perseverance will carry you through.\u201d She attributes her success to the guidance and support of TESDA, especially RTC-NCR and her mentor, Ma\u2019am Connie Villagracia. Through her journey, she has become a supermom, a caregiver, a trainer, and a dedicated advocate of lifelong learning. As she proudly declares<\/strong>, \u201c Tatak TESDA, Tatak TESDA RTC-NCR! Basta sama-sama, sa TESDA kayang- kaya!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gay Anne S. Manlapaz first discovered TESDA while researching opportunities to advance her career and fulfill her dream of working abroad. As a single mother of five, she knew she needed a profession that was in-demand and could support her family. She chose the Caregiving Elderly NCII program and Trainers Methodology Level I (TM1), believing…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11282,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-testimonial-wall"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t