Corporate Social Responsibility Training Program of Sorsogon II Electric Cooperative for Out-Of-School Youth in Barangay Balogo, Sorsogon City

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the potential of Out-of-School Youth (OSY) in Barangay Balogo, Sorsogon City, to meet the technical skill requirements of Sorsogon Electric Cooperative II (SORECO II) and to develop a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-driven training program that addresses the skills-to-jobs mismatch within the community. Specifically, the study determined the demographic profile of OSY in terms of age, gender, and educational attainment; assessed their readiness in communication, vocational, technical, and life skills; identified the skill requirements for lineman and meter reader positions at SORECO II; and analyzed the relationship between OSY skill readiness and job requirements. Findings revealed that most respondents were high school graduates, predominantly male, and either unemployed or engaged in low-skilled informal work. The results further indicated that OSY demonstrated moderate readiness in communication and vocational skills, showing strengths in teamwork and safety awareness but gaps in technical competencies and job-specific qualifications required for utility fieldwork. Based on these findings, the study proposed a CSR-driven training program designed to enhance technical skills, improve employability, and align the capabilities of OSY with the workforce needs of SORECO II. The proposed program offers a strategic approach to corporate social responsibility by simultaneously addressing community employment challenges and strengthening the local talent pool for sustainable socio-economic development.