Training on native delicacies: An impact study

International Journal of Research Studies in Management
United Tourism and Hospitality Professionals Special Issue
2024 Volume 12 Issue 14

Available Online: 21 November 2024

Author/s:

Dorada, Annie D.*
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Philippines

Gonzaga, Geraldine G.
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Philippines

Abstract:

This study was conducted to evaluate the outcome or effectiveness of extension program at Suyo Ilocos Sur. It tried to a) determine the respondents profile in terms of age, sex, educational background, number of related trainings attended, membership in organization; b) level of program outputs in terms of skills training acquired; c) level of economic and social impact; d) Problems encountered. Descriptive evaluative research was used. There were 25 participants in this study. (24) Sk officials and (1) Tourism officer. The instrument used was questionnaire, Frequency count, percentage, weighted mean were used to treat the gathered data. The results led to the following conclusions: a) Majority of the respondents are female, with the age bracket of 20-22, College level, 1-3 training attended, 1-2 members of organization; b) In the level of program outputs in terms of the skills learned improved their self-esteem is agreed same with the skills acquired are disseminated to other people and they adopted the technology learned; c) In the level of economic impact did not improve their economic status, In the level of social impact most of the respondents helped them to boost their self-esteem, confidence and to mingle with other people; d) Financial and lack of materials are their main problem. The following are recommended: a) Local Government Unit may screen participants who are qualified to access extension activities that will be conducted; b) The College and the Local Government Unit may establish more linkages that can provide financial and raw materials; c) Regular evaluation of extension program conducted may be done by the college to determine its effectiveness.

Keywords: native delicacies, extension activity, impacts, trainings

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1313

Cite this article:
Dorada, A. D., & Gonzaga, G. G. (2024). Training on native delicacies: An impact study. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 12(14), 99-105. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1313

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