The E-Waste Project marks its Eleventh Year

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As society grows, the community develops, and the world constantly changes. However, at the edge of this precipice is E-waste - a global economic problem that consistently plagues our Earth. E-waste encompasses the growing number of improperly disposed, old, and defective electronic devices, which poses a threat to the environment, especially when left unattended.

Driven by the desire to promote proper E-waste management and disposal, The E-Waste Project (TEP) was made to combat and reduce the adverse effects of E-waste in our community.

For this initiative, UP Circuit, our organization within the University of the Philippines Diliman was given the 2023 Ignacio B. Gimenez Award for UP Student Organizations’ Social Innovation Project Excellence Award.

Coming this August, TEP plans to hold its webinar, collection drive, and a stream of informative videos, all in an effort for promoting a more sustainable world.

#TEPTalks, a webinar on “Empowering Youth to Combat E-Waste for a Sustainable Future”, aims to equip youth with the proper knowledge, tools, and resources to take action against the E-waste crisis. The webinar will be held on August 12, 2023, at 2 PM via Zoom, and is available on TEP’s Facebook page via livestream.

Following this, TEP resumes its face-to-face week-long collection drive which will run from August 17 to 23, 2023, at the Engineering Lawn, UP Diliman. E-waste drop-off points will also be set up at the College of Science Library and Gyud Food Market, UP Food Hub. In the same week, Karitronics returns, wherein a kariton will be roaming within the campus to collect E-waste.

TEP does not simply rely on one person, or on one group to achieve its mission, it extends its reach to the community at large. Through the effort of everyone who participates and contributes, and shares our vision of the future, we can succeed with this endeavor.

Now moving forward in its eleventh year, TEP strives to continue its mission, working towards a greener future–one big sTEP at a time. Para sa bayan, para sa mundo.

New QA Testing course for beginners from EdTech company GoIT aims to help nurture growth of IT sector in PH

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently identified IT-BPM (Business Processing Management) as a key industry that makes the Philippines a “service export powerhouse,” and called for support to continue nurturing the sector’s growth.

To help with this, GoIT—Europe’s leading EdTech company—is offering a new Quality Assurance (QA) Testing course perfect for beginners in the IT industry. There remains plenty of opportunity in the sector even for those who have no background in coding and programming, according to Khrystyna Gankevych, GoIT group Head of growth.

QA Analysts, for instance, do not require advanced knowledge in mathematics and web development but are vital to any IT company. QA Analysts have the crucial task of checking softwares, ensuring that they are working correctly, and finding possible issues. Being a QA Analyst also comes with competitive salaries reaching up to P35,000 every month, according to recent numbers from JobStreet.

 

“Being a QA Analyst is the fastest way to get into IT without having advanced knowledge in programming or mathematics. As a QA Analyst, you get the chance to work with big IT companies and even make the transition to bigger roles in the future, such as Web developer, Front end developer,” Gankevych explained.

Filipinos looking to maximize their opportunities and enter the IT industry can take the new QA Testing course of GoIT. It is fully online with synchronous classes held every evening, led by a team of highly qualified local mentors who are established Filipino professionals working for the biggest IT companies in the country and in the world.

Students will learn not only the basics of testing, but also the levels and types of testing encountered in the line of work. The course will also help develop some of the soft skills expected of a QA Analyst, such as teamwork, time management, and communication skills.

Since its launch earlier this year, GoIT has been training newly minted IT professionals in the Philippines through its Fullstack course. So far, more than 3,000 people have attended GoIT’s webinars—with the first batch of Fullstack course completers introduced to the IT industry back in June.

“The Filipino talent is unique, and has been instrumental in the IT industry all around the world,” said Gankevich, who hopes to encourage more Filipinos to explore a fulfilling career in IT. “We are here to equip Filipinos with the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in IT and the goal is that our Filipino students will make significant contributions to their country’s IT sector.”



About GoIT

GoIT is an international tech education company for beginners, the market leader in this segment in CEE. Currently, the organization counts approx. 400 employees, operating in countries such as Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Mexico, Colombia and the USA and plans to expand globally.

In its eight years of activity, GoIT courses have been completed by approx. 15,000 graduates, 99% of whom are people looking for a career change and starting from scratch in IT.

GoIT offers a unique business model: free 7 days coding challenges to introduce people to the world of IT and the company's courses and mentoring throughout the collaboration.

WOSAS 2023: The World’s Safest Place

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The World Of Safety and Security Expo is an annual event that brings together world-wide leading companies and professionals in the safety and security industry to showcase the latest advancements and best practices. With a mission to create a safer and more secure world, the expo serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among stakeholders from various sectors.

WOSAS 2023 is set to be the most comprehensive and anticipated event of the year, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in the industry. This highly anticipated exposition will take place at SMX Convention Center from August 9-12, 2023, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts under one roof.

This year's expo is proud to feature some of the most prominent brands in the safety and security industry, each offering ground-breaking solutions to meet the demands of a never-changing world. Some of the participating brands include: Netic Philippines, Azimuth Corp., Hobby Dynamics, Delta Plus, and Activ8 just to name a few.

One of the key attractions of The World Of Safety and Security Expo is "The Circuit Gallery," a dedicated area where visitors can interact with and experience live demonstrations of the latest safety and security technologies. This immersive exhibit will provide attendees with hands-on access to world renown equipment and solutions, enabling them to understand the practical applications of these innovations better.

A highlight of this year's expo is the live demonstration by the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO). This demonstration will showcase the city's readiness and preparedness to handle emergencies and natural disasters. The Manila DRRMO will exhibit their coordinated response strategies, utilizing the showcased safety and security technologies to illustrate how they can effectively mitigate potential risks and protect lives and property during challenging situations.

Your safety is our priority so come and listen to the WOSAS SECUCON for FREE! There will be more than 10 topics to be discussed on this 4-day event. Here are some of the topics to be

discussed and some of our speakers.

1. Dr. Francis Aldrine Uy 

USHER and WEHLO: Localized Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction

2. Mr. Chris "Bato" Santos

Building Emergency Resilient Communities

3. Mr. Jeffrey Perez

Preparing for the BIG ONE:

Understanding Earthquake Hazards in Metro Manila

4. Dir. Eduardo Fulgencio 

Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Risk Management

The World Of Safety and Security Expo 2023 is a must-attend event for industry professionals, government agencies, and anyone concerned about safety and security. Visitors will have the opportunity to network with experts, learn from informative seminars, and explore a diverse range of products and services that aim to make the world a safer place.

Join us at SMX Convention Center from August 9-12, 2023 and be part of this groundbreaking exposition. For more information and to register for the event, please visit wosas.ph.

Registration is for FREE! The keyword is FREE because we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe.

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