EMPOWERING LIFELONG LEARNING AND UPLIFTING FIRST-GENERATION GRADUATES THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION INITIATIVES
Advancing SDG 4: Quality Education, 13% of the University of Mindanao education enrollees graduated ready to teach, showcasing its commitment to teacher training. Lifelong learning programs include free library access, skills training in Basic Computer Literacy and Arc Welding, and reading interventions for struggling learners. Community extensions like Project Hope enhance daycare teaching, while international workshops and research conferences promote professional growth. Scholarships and the Student Training Assistance Program aid first-generation and low-income students. These initiatives foster financial literacy, equitable access, and lifelong learning, empowering students and communities to overcome barriers and break cycles of poverty.