Yap Workforce Enrichment Division

A big welcome to our Summer 2026 OJT and Rising Program participants! We are incredibly proud to support these young professionals as they gain valuable real-world experience and develop skills that will shape the future of Yap State.

Yap FM - With summer approaching, the Workforce Enrichment Division, under the Department of Resources and Development, in collaboration with the Division of Youth Services under the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs, held an Orientation for the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program and the Rising Program yesterday, June 1st, at the YapCap Conference Room at 3:30 pm.

During the Orientation, the Chief of the Workforce Enrichment Division, along with key staff, displayed a PowerPoint presentation, highlighting workplace expectations, performance, workplace safety and compliance, logistical and financial procedures. The Chief of the Workforce Enrichment Division explained the importance of a good work ethic and how well it could be effective. The Chief of the Workforce Enrichment Division also emphasized how important these key points will be once the participants start the programs and join the workforce.

To further elaborate, the Chief of the Workforce Enrichment Division invited a member of the Division of Youth Services, Ms. Slatelynna, to explain the workshops and where each participant would be placed.

To close out the Orientation, Ms. Slatelynna invited the Acting Director of DYCA, John WK Fillmed, to share a few words of encouragement and share insights before the participants enter the workforce.

(For more information, please contact the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs at 350-DYCA )

Attention: OJT Student Applications are due this Friday, May 22, 2026. You may submit directly to Ms. Vivian at Yap R&D Office or by email at [email protected]. Click link below to download the application.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FClppWabxxKUdchYhHguYonP_RJWfTJy/view?usp=sharing

For more information, call 350-2182

OJT students application.docx.pdf

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Job opportunities at the Yap State Division of Public Safety.

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✨ Workshop Update: Artisanal Weaving Progress
Week 3 Wrapped & Week 4 Underway!

Our Artisanal Weaving workshop is moving at a fantastic pace! Our participants have officially reached a major milestone in their training journey.

We are thrilled to announce that the participants have successfully completed their grass skirts! Seeing these traditional garments finished is a testament to the hard work and focus everyone has poured into the first two weeks.

🧺 The Next Challenge: Basket Weaving
With the skirts completed, the group is now transitioning into weaving local baskets. While each new technique brings its own set of complexities, the class is currently:

On Schedule: Progress is aligned perfectly with our training timeline.

Highly Engaged: The atmosphere is energetic, and it’s clear that deep learning is taking place every day.

Focused: The big challenge now is maintaining this incredible momentum as the weaving patterns become more intricate.

😊 Learning with a Smile
Beyond the technical skills, the best part of this workshop has been the joy of the process. The participants are truly enjoying the experience, sharing stories as they weave, and reviving these essential artisanal skills.

We are so proud of their dedication—stay tuned to see the baskets take shape!

🎣 Project Update: Traditional Fish Trap Training

We are officially one month into our Traditional Skills Development program, and the craftsmanship on display is truly impressive! Our Traditional Skills Development Coordinator recently visited the training site in Maap to check in on our dedicated participants.

📍 Field Visit Highlights
Last week, our team met with the trainer and six active trainees who are deep into the intricate process of building traditional fish traps.

🛠️ Construction Status
The trainees have officially moved past the foundational stage and are making steady progress on the structural integrity of their traps:
-->Completed: The floor of the traps.
-->In Progress: Trainees are currently weaving the side and top walls.
-->Next Steps: The upcoming phase involves crafting the entrance (opening), followed by the final step of completing the end walls.

💡 The Art of Patience
While the work of tying these traps is incredibly intricate and demands high levels of concentration, our trainees are rising to the challenge. Despite the complexity of the knots and the precision required, everyone is on track and moving forward with great momentum.

Everything is looking good as we head into the final stages of construction. Stay tuned for more updates as these traditional tools come to life!

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