Abstract |
This study was conducted to determine the status of labor force of the different barangays of Catbalogan City and ascertain the training programs needed by the respondents. It presents the importance of labor market supply in reducing poverty and ensure efficient development patterns and social assistance interventions which may be feasible to the barangay residents. The study surveyed 15-35 year-old residents in the 57 barangays of Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines. These barangays were divided into four (4) cluster areas namely: Poblacion, Coastal, Carline, and Upland. Result shows that there is available pool of skilled labor most of which are untapped. They preferred to work in Catbalogan City and Manila if given a chance. Highest number of respondents are into cooking and housekeeping. A considerable number of respondents wanted to learn skills to make them entrepreneurs. |