Impact Assessment of the BOLDER OSY Program: Strengthening Leadership, Development, and Educational Readiness Among Out-of-School Youth in Quezon City, Philippines

Norilyn  Sindanum,; Laline Josefa  Carrao,; Paula Joy  Dela Cruz,

Impact Assessment of the BOLDER OSY Program: Strengthening Leadership, Development, and Educational Readiness Among Out-of-School Youth in Quezon City, Philippines

Norilyn Sindanum | Laline Josefa Carrao | Paula Joy Dela Cruz

Abstract:

This research examines the “Barangay Opportunity and Leadership for Development and Educational Readiness of the Out-ofSchool Youth” (BOLDER OSY) initiative in Barangay Gulod, Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines by the Quezon City University. The study aims to assess its broader effects on the barangay's socio-economic structure by analyzing BOLDER OSY's impact on the educational, personal, and societal pathways of out-of-school youth. Specifically, the objectives include collecting demographic data such as age, gender, civil status, and religious affiliation to understand participant diversity; evaluating the effectiveness of the training in enhancing understanding of various Web development techniques, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP/MySQL, and web hosting; examining the significance of hands-on exercises, workshops, and take-home activities in the training; and identifying ways to improve future training programs based on participant feedback. Data from the training and post-training evaluations include both qualitative and quantitative insights. The results emphasize the program's positive influence on participants' quality of life, career opportunities, income potential, and web development skills. Participants report satisfaction with the hands-on exercises and workshops, which motivate their pursuit of education and careers in Information Technology. The study suggests adding longer discussion periods to future training sessions. Overall, BOLDER OSY functions as an effective communitydriven model, offering valuable insights for similar initiatives in other communities.

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