Abstract
This study was conducted from March to August 2024 to determine the demographic profiling, socio-economic analysis, and training needs of Purok 1-4 of barangay Mabini, Aborlan, Palawan. The descriptive research design specifically the survey method was used in this study. Data were gathered through survey questionnaires. A total of 185 households were randomly selected as the respondents of the study. The most significant findings show that the majority of the group are young adults – from 18 to 31 years old, mostly female and about 30% of them earn less than ₱10,000.00 ($172.11) a month. The study emphasizes the lack of knowledge about local customs and the people rely on few basic foods, without much variety, with rice as the main part of their diet. Economic analysis, on the other hand, shows that almost all families spend less than ₱5,000.00 ($86.05) a month for education, food, and other living expenses, thus signifying the difficulties they face. The assessment of the training needs identifies the biggest need for workshops on topics such as Biowaste Processing, Agricultural Machinery Maintenance, and Electrical Wiring among many other skills while Basic Surveying and AutoCAD skills are found to be less demanding. The study concludes that focused training programs are enormously needed to boost locals’ expertise and economic capability. Proposed courses involve local instructors and community participation that promise to solve present-day problems. This study is a platform that will influence other interventions and by so doing lead the way for the betterment of the Mabini.
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Romel Panis, Western Philippine University, Philippines
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Conference: ACEID2025
Stream: Education
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