Mary Jean Dumalag
From Promo Merchandiser to Award-Winning TVI Head: The Story of Mary Jean Dumalag and Quicktrain Learning Center Inc.
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
Ms. Mary Jean Dumalag's journey from being a Promo Merchandiser to becoming an award-winning Technical Vocational Institution (TVI) head is truly inspiring. After years of working as a vegetable vendor and an on-call massage therapist, Ms. Dumalag decided to pursue training in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), which eventually led to her becoming a full-time trainer and office staff at Endonela – Tagum Branch.
Through her hard work and dedication, Ms. Dumalag worked her way up to becoming the Operations Manager of Endonela Schools. In 2015, she decided to establish her own school, the Quicktrain Learning Center Inc., which has since produced hundreds of graduates in school-based and community-based training.
Ms. Dumalag's outstanding contributions to the TVI industry have been recognized with her recent award as the Idol ng TESDA Provincial & Regional winner for the Self-Employed Category in 2021. Her commitment to education and community development is further evident in her decision to expand Quicktrain Learning Center Inc. by opening a branch in her ancestral property, where she plans to offer Tourism Programs, particularly in Bread and Pastry Production NC II & Cookery NC II.
Ms. Dumalag's journey serves as a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and resilience in achieving success. Her passion for education and community development has brought about positive change and has inspired others to pursue their dreams and make a difference in their communities.