Are you a person with disability (PWD), out-of-school youth (OSY), recovered drug dependent, released prisoner, or dependent of a PWD? Would you like to learn a new skill that could pave the way for a bright future ahead? If so, consider taking a course at the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC).
For many years now, this center in the DSWD – NCR has been providing valuable programs and services for those who need it the most! In this article, we will talk about the NVRC — its vision and mission, programs, services, courses offered, and other details.
What is NVRC?
The National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC) is a facility of the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD – NCR). Basically, the center:
- Provides integrated and coordinated programs and services to assist PWDs by motivating them to use these services to meet their individual needs;
- Provides services through a program of multi-disciplinary collaboration in one setting;
- Provides PWDs a learning environment, that, after training, they return to their communities as better individuals in terms of making decisions, articulating ideas, and improving economic conditions;
- Provides continuing assessment to come with realistic interventions that respond to the individual needs and progress of PWD trainees;
- Has an organized administrative stricture with clearly defined lines of authority and responsibility for each area of service and function;
- Serves as a demonstration and resource center for policy formulation and training through the integration of knowledge and skills of different disciplines; and
- Establishes networks with government organizations (GOs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders towards improving programs and services and continuing to care for PWDs.
Vision, Mission, and Goals
The NVRC envisions to be a “Center of Excellence” in providing programs and services responsive to the growing needs of PWDs and other vulnerable groups.
Its mission is “to capacitate the poor and disadvantaged PWDs and other vulnerable groups to be self-sustaining and productive individuals through collaboration with different stakeholders.”
Meanwhile, the main goal of NVRC is for PWDs to “have attainted the highest level of physical, mental, social, and vocational skills sufficiency within the bounds of their capacities and potentials.”
Target Clients
The target clients of the NVRC are Filipinos, 16 years old and above, who belong to these categories:
- Persons with disabilities (PWDs)
- Other vulnerable groups: out-of-school youth, recovered drug dependents, released prisoners, survivors of chronic illness, dependents of PWDs within first degree of consanguinity and affinity
Moreover, the target client must be physically and psychologically fit to undergo training. He/She must also be willing to undergo the rigors of vocational rehabilitation training.
Programs and Services
The NVRC’s programs and services are as follows:
1. Social Adjustment Services
These services help PWDs reach an optimum adjustment to their disabilities and work toward social integration in their family and community.
2. Medical and Dental Services
These services help PWDs and other vulnerable groups lessen or remove their physical/dental impairments and render their fitness for their vocational training and/or engagement in gainful employment.
3. Psychological and Vocational Guidance Services
These services assist PWDs and other vulnerable groups in developing their capacity in decision-making process to determine their vocational rehabilitation goals.
4. Social and Vocational Training Services
These services aim to develop the PWDs’ and other vulnerable groups’ independent living skills, positive work habits, and vocational knowledge and skills that would lead to their economic productivity and independence.
5. Placement Service
This service ensures economic sufficiency of the trained PWDs and other vulnerable groups through selective placement on the right jobs suitable to their skills and capacities in order to achieve gainful occupations.
6. Administrative Service
This service involves the effective operation and management of the center, following the existing policies and procedures set by the agency. It is under the supervision of the training center Superintendent or Center Head.
Courses Offered
The NVRC offers different types of courses, including:
- Beauty Services (Hairdressing and Beauty Care);
- Computer Software (Office, Photo Editing, Animation);
- Computer System Servicing;
- Electronic Product Assembly and Servicing;
- Events Management;
- Fashion Technology (Dress Making and Fashion Apparel);
- Hotel and Restaurant Services;
- Housekeeping and Janitorial Services;
- Massage Therapy Full Course;
- Massage Therapy Review for DOH Licensure Exam;
- Continuing Education for LMT;
- Functional Literacy for the Blind (Braille, Script, Abacus, Daily Home Living, Orientation, and Mobility); and
- Sign Language.
Online Enrollment
If you are interested in taking up any of these courses, you can apply online by going to this link.
When enrolling online, you can use a Gmail account only. You will also need to upload the following required documents:
For Regular Courses
- Barangay Indigency Certificate
- PWD ID
- School Records (if available)
- PSA Birth Certificate (if available)
For Massage Review Course
- PSA Birth Certificate
- NBI Clearance
- Medical Certificate
- School Records
- Six (6) pieces Passport-sized Pictures (with name tag and white background)
After enrolling online, you will also need to visit the NVRC for a face-to-face assessment. Be sure to bring a hard copy of the required documents.
Video: NVRC Women’s Month Presentation
In celebration of Women’s Month last 2022, the trainees of NVRC performed a dance presentation based on the event’s theme, “We Make Change Work for Women.” Here is a video of their dance performance, shared by DSWD NVRC on Facebook:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Meanwhile, here are some commonly asked questions about the NVRC:
1. What is NVRC?
NVRC stands for “National Vocational Rehabilitation Center,” a facility of the DSWD – NCR that provides programs and services for PWDs and other vulnerable groups.
2. What are its vision and mission?
The vision of NVRC is to be a “Center of Excellence” that provides programs and services that address the needs of PWDs and other vulnerable groups.
Meanwhile, its mission is “to capacitate the poor and disadvantaged PWDs and other vulnerable groups to be self-sustaining and productive individuals through collaboration with different stakeholders.”
3. Who are its target clients?
The target clients of the NVRC are Filipinos, 16 years old and above, who belong to these categories: (a) PWDs; and (b) Vulnerable Groups such as OSY, recovered drug dependents, released prisoners, survivors of chronic illness, and dependents of PWDs within first degree of consanguinity and affinity.
4. What are its programs and services?
The NVRC’s programs and services are: (a) social adjustment services; (b) medical and dental services; (c) psychological and vocational guidance services; (d) social and vocational training services; (e) placement service; and (f) administrative service.
5. How can I learn more about it?
You can learn more about the NVRC by getting in touch with its office in Quezon City. Contact details are provided below.
Contact Information: National Vocational Rehabilitation Center
Address: 31 J.P. Burgos, Project 4, Lungsod Quezon, 1800 Kalakhang Maynila
Telephone: 02 8912 9752
Email: nvrc.foncr@dswd.gov.ph
Website: https://ncr.dswd.gov.ph/centers-and-institution/natl-vocational-rehabilitation-center-nvrc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nvrcofficial/
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Final Thoughts
Indeed, the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC) is the perfect place for PWDs and other vulnerable groups to learn various skills. It enables them to become self-reliant and productive… able to lead fulfilling lives with their families and communities.
Another noteworthy initiative of the DSWD is the “Aruga at Kalinga” Program. Check out this article to read more about it!