Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) implements programmes that bring essential support to its students and the wider community. Working with schools and local communities, the College delivers outreach activities, awareness campaigns, educational assistance, counselling, legal services, health services, child protection initiatives, and environmental programmes. Together, these efforts ensure that individuals, especially children and underserved communities, can access the support they need to thrive.
CCDC Brings a Medical Mission to Daklan, Bokod, Benguet
Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC), in partnership with the Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO), brought free health and legal services to residents of Barangay Daklan, Bokod, Benguet, through a Medical and Legal Mission held February 9, 2025.
The mission was initiated by BENECO in coordination with Sir Abello Fernando, Director of BENECO District 8. The CCDC team included medical clinic personnel, Community Health Education (CHE) staff, administrative faculty, student nurses, midwifery students, pharmacy students, and the school driver. Together with a licensed pharmacist, legal professionals, and volunteers, they ensured the organized and compassionate delivery of services.
Residents received free medical consultations, basic health assessments, medicines, and legal assistance, so they could address more than one need in a single visit. Student nurses and midwifery students assisted with patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, health education, documentation, and crowd management. Pharmacy students, supervised by the licensed pharmacist, supported medication dispensing and drug counselling.
The mission ended with stronger community ties and a shared commitment to continued service. Through activities like this, CCDC shows that education is measured not only by what is learned in the classroom, but by how it is used to serve others.
“Stress Awareness: Ibbay Tako Kakabsat, Agew Tako Na” Held at CCDC
Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC), through its Guidance and Counseling Office, held a stress awareness activity titled “Ibbay Tako Kakabsat, Agew Tako Na” on May 20, 2025at the Student Lounge and Student Center.
The activity was open to all students, teachers, and employees. By bringing the school community together, the College affirmed that stress affects everyone and that support should be accessible to all. The title, which calls on people to look after one another, conveyed the message that no one needs to face stress alone.
The activity aimed to educate participants about stress and its effects on mental and physical health, and to equip them with practical ways to manage it. A medical and dental clinic offered vital signs monitoring, CBC monitoring, and medical and dental consultations, while stress kits with survival guides and mindfulness materials gave participants tools to use after the event. Mandala coloring, art therapy, face painting, a “stick your thoughts” wall, a photo booth, Zumba, and boxing offered healthy outlets for expression and release.
Participants learned to identify their personal stressors and recognized the importance of coping strategies, open communication, and a support system. These lessons also build emotional regulation, time management, and resilience, qualities students will need as future professionals.
The activity was conducted in a safe and orderly manner, with no untoward incident reported. It forms part of CCDC’s continuing efforts to promote mental well-being and build a caring, supportive campus.
Empowering Parents, Protecting Futures: CCDC Brings Parent Support and Child Protection Services to Families
Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC), through its Guidance and Counseling Office, conducted a parenting seminar titled “Guardians of Today’s Child: Understanding Their World, Protecting Their Future” on December 12, 2025, at the Senior High Hall. The seminar was attended by 200 parents of elementary learners, CCDC faculty and staff, and one guest speaker.
The seminar aimed to strengthen the partnership between parents and the school by fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every learner is encouraged to succeed. By bringing expert guidance directly to families, the College gave parents access to support on parent well-being and online child protection.
Guest speaker Agnes Kryza H. Sito, Department Chairperson of the Psychology Program at Benguet State University (BSU), led the first session, “Caring for the Carers: Prioritizing Parent Well-Being for Better Parenting.” She explained that a parent’s emotional and mental health strongly influences a child’s development, and that stress, fatigue, and burnout can affect patience, communication, and connection with a child. She encouraged parents to recognize their own needs and practice healthy coping strategies as a foundation for raising emotionally secure and resilient children.
Chita B. Habon, CCDC Guidance Counselor and Director of Children and Family Services Incorporated, led the second session, “Cyber Guardians: Parents as Protectors in the Digital Age.” She addressed Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Materials (CSAEM), and shared practical ways to protect children online: open communication, close supervision, strengthened values, and awareness of reporting mechanisms.
The seminar ended with a renewed sense of partnership among parents, educators, and the community. It strengthened CCDC’s commitment to family well-being and child protection, affirming that safeguarding children’s rights and well-being begins with informed, empowered, and proactive families.
“You Matter Here”: CCDC Observes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) Basic Education Department, through the Guidance and Counseling Office, held an activity for elementary learners titled “You Matter Here: Feelings Are Real. Help Is Here.” on September 29, 2025, at the Senior High Hall, in observance of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
The activity was attended by 106 learners from Grades 3 to 6, five teachers, and one guest. By bringing the program directly to the campus, the College gave young learners access to mental health awareness and support in a safe, familiar setting, where they could learn that their feelings are valid and that help is always available.
Facilitated by Ms. Kaiza Caballero, the learners took part in interactive activities such as My Journal and My Hand Network, which encouraged self-expression and helped them identify the trusted adults they can turn to for support. A poster and slogan-making contest also allowed them to express kindness, empathy, and hope through art.
Introducing these conversations early, in a caring and age-appropriate way, helps children build healthy habits for handling emotions and seeking help from teachers, counselors, and trusted adults. Through this activity, CCDC reaffirmed its commitment to a safe school environment where every learner knows that they matter.
“Happy Mind, Healthy Me”: CCDC Provides Mental Wellness Support to Elementary Learners
Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) conducted an activity titled “Happy Mind, Healthy Me: Caring, Sharing, and Growing” for its elementary students on October 14, 2026, at the Senior High Hall, in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month.
The activity was attended by 105 elementary students, four faculty members, and one guest. By bringing mental wellness services directly to the campus, the College ensured that young learners could access age-appropriate mental health awareness and support in a familiar and safe environment, without needing to look for help elsewhere.
The activity gave children a space to learn that caring for the mind is as important as caring for the body. Its theme, “Caring, Sharing, and Growing,” conveyed that mental well-being develops when children look after themselves, share their feelings with others, and feel supported by the adults around them. The presence of faculty members and a guest also showed that learners have trusted people in school to turn to, which is a key part of making support truly accessible to children.
Through this activity, CCDC reaffirmed its commitment to providing mental wellness services to learners at every level and to building a caring and supportive school community where every child can grow and thrive
Literacy and Disaster Resilience: CCDC Finance Department Leads “Man-oyob” Outreach at Coputan Primary School
The CCDC Finance Department led a community outreach at Coputan Primary School in Lagawa, Bauko, Mt. Province, on November 22, 2025, as part of the Literacy and Disaster Resilience: Man-oyob Series.
The activity answered a direct request from School Head Ellen D. Dangkwi, who asked for learning and school supplies for 49 learners, teaching aides for 4 teachers, and school sports equipment. By responding to the school’s own stated needs, CCDC made sure the help given was useful and relevant.
Access to learning materials is a basic step toward quality education, particularly for learners in remote mountain communities where supplies are not easily available. Teaching aides support teachers in delivering lessons, while sports equipment encourages physical activity and healthy play among children.
Beyond the donations, the outreach strengthened the relationship between CCDC and its partner communities. It also promoted volunteerism and allowed participants to contribute meaningfully through service.
Operation KAJO Reaches Canabuan Elementary School in Nueva Vizcaya
CCDC extended its community engagement beyond the Cordillera through Operation KAJO, which donated school supplies and relief items to Lawed Elementary School and Library in Lawed, Canabuan, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya. The donation was released on November 28, 2025, to support relief efforts for communities affected by Typhoon Uwan. The donation was delivered by two CCDC employee staff, and the beneficiaries were the students of Lawed Elementary School.
The donation included learning materials such as storybooks, educational books, notebooks, pad paper, bond paper, pencils, ballpens, crayons, water colors, rulers, pencil cases, and clear plastic envelopes. It also covered bags, shoes, slippers, socks for kids, clothes, tumblers, whistles, a basketball, biscuits, and rice.
Operation KAJO reflects the college’s belief that service should reach as many communities as it can, and that every learner, wherever they live, deserves support in their education.
ROTC Cadets Join Balili River Synchronized Clean-Up Drive
Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) continues to extend its services beyond the campus through programmes that protect the health and safety of the communities around it. On November 21, 2025, seventy (70) ROTC cadets participated in the Balili River Synchronized Clean-Up Drive, which covered the Bolo Creek and Buyagan Drainage Canals.
The CCDC cadets joined other ROTC units assigned to different outlets of the Balili River. The activity was coordinated with the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO).
The drive sought to keep the river clean, reduce the risk of flooding, and protect water quality for surrounding communities. Clogged canals and polluted waterways can lead to flooding and unsafe water, which affect public health and daily life, particularly for residents living close to them. By clearing these waterways, the cadets helped ensure that communities have access to a safer and healthier environment.
The cadets’ participation demonstrated discipline, teamwork, and concern for the environment. It also reinforced the shared responsibility of schools, local government, and residents in protecting natural resources.
Through activities such as this, CCDC affirms its commitment to community service and environmental stewardship, and to ensuring that individuals and communities have access to the support and services they need to thrive.
Photos: Credits to MENRO LA TRINIDAD
