John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. delegates represented the institution among other countries during the World Youth Skills Day Summer Camp last July 1-12.

Among representatives from nearby countries: Indonesia, Cambodia, and Taiwan, Mdpn. Christian Sapalo (BSMT III), Mdpn. Wency Wrenz Arellano (BSMT II), and Mdpwn. Chreystel Jhade Tupas (BSMT II) stood out as Filipino participants. 

They won third place in the Green Skills Innovation Challenge contest as representatives of the digital art class using Mdpwn. Tupas' artwork which campaigns for marine environment protection.

"They taught us how to use Photoshop with the integration of AI, then we applied green skills in our field to create sustainable and eco-friendly solutions that address environmental challenges and garnered third  place which was awarded last July 9," Mdpwn. Tupas stated. 

As part of the ISAT-U International Week, participants learned new skills, explored diverse cultures, and made network with fellow students from other countries.

In addition, the week-long program covers digital art, wood working, fashion design, beauty care and wellness, and welding. 

The said activities formally started last July 1 to 4 with an online training on Digital Arts, with the theme: "Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills," followed by a face to face training on digital skills at ISAT-U campus on July 7 to 9.

By July 10 to 12, they ventured to Boracay Island for a cultural trip wherein students attended the Educational Fair focusing on international education talk and joined team building activities facilitated by ISAT U.

Story by Mdpn. Rayle Navigar

Pubmat by Mdpn. Jade Apdua 

Photo Courtesy of Partum Multimedia League - ISAT U

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