Another resources (WHAT TO READ TO FURTHER UNDERSTAND): https://www.feu.edu.ph/index.php/2019/08/feu-manila-brings-hope-to-persons-deprived-of-liberty/

GOAL: Unique selling proposition

The crochet livelihood program for the PDLs of the MCJFD consisted of the following phases:

Approval of Project

SVPAA approval of the crochet livelihood program

was sought in order to plan, seek for a crochet trainer, and implement the program.

Crochet Workshops

The crochet workshop aimed to train/retrain PDLS who know already know how to crochet or those who know a little about crochet and are willing to learn further. Since it is a handson one-on-one training provided by Ms. Van Dyck, the 1^st batch of PDLs that were trained consisted only of 15 PDLs, and she was assisted by Ms. Morales, also of Mayown.

The dates of the workshops are as follows:

a.Basic Crochet Workshop - October 1, 2018 (basic stitches, counting lines, proper holding of crochet hook)

b.Intermediate Crochet Workshop - October 22, 2018 (creating the crochet ball - the foundation of the Tam Tam keychain)

c.Advanced Crochet Workshop - November 12, 2018 (stuffing the crochet ball and closing stitches)

Intermediate Crochet Workshop

After these 3 workshops, Ms. Van Dyck volunteered for free for the next three months ( November 2018 - February 2019) and eventually the succeeding trainings were handled by Ms. Morales (November 19, 2018 to March 9, 2020) as more and more PDLs were trained since some of the ones that were previously trained have been released from prison. During the succeeding trainings, the PDLs were also taught how to make the various parts of the Tam Tam keychain (i.e. nose, horn, ears, and cap) and also how to properly attach these parts.

Ms. Eugenio, a CES faculty representative from IAS-Math, actively participated in the crochet trainings from the very start as she also is skilled in the craft and enthusiastic as well. Ms. Eugenio eventually also served as a crochet trainer for the PDLs as well.

Approval of Tam Tam Design and Color

In October 2018, CES director took the lead in securing the approval from the FEU Corporate Affairs Office, particularly of Dr. Rowena Reyes and Mr. Kelvin Dhel Ocampo, as to the design of the Tam Tam keychains and the appropriateness of the colors of the crochet yarns to be used.

This was done in close coordination with Ms. Van Dyck who created and improved the design/crochet pattern of the Tam Tam keychains based on the feedback from Mr. Ocampo. The changes were more on the making the horns smaller and more upward and to add the ears. The graduation caps can also be in green or gold.

Purchase of Crochet Materials

The purchase of crochet yarns (Monaco double thread), needles, pins, and stuffing were coursed through Mayown, particularly because the yarns can only be purchased in bulk which Mayown has the capacity to do.

The monitoring of supply was done in coordination with the PDL-in-charge and Ms. Morales who relays the orders to Ms. Van Dyck and brings the orders to the jail as well. The purchase of crochet materials is a continuous process.

Production

At the onset, production of Tam Tam keychains was only during Mondays when FEU CES holds its Project HOPE activities. As more and more PDLs already mastered the crochet pattern for the Tam Tam keychain and to maximize this livelihood opportunity, the MCJFD agreed to allow the PDLs to produce them even on other days, provided they are supervised by a jail officer.

Quality Control and Monitoring

The trainers from Mayown were very strict in the quality control process such that the PDLs were asked to redo their piece if they make errors in their stitch count, pattern, or position of parts to be attached to the basic structure (the crochet ball).Only those Tam Tam keychains that passed their rigid checking were eventually counted as worthy of piecerate payment.

Crochet trainers meticulously guided the PDL by placing pins on the crochet ball that serve as instruction on where to place the parts of Tam Tam (i.e. nose, horn, ears, and cap).

Costing of Crochet Product

The costing of the Tam Tam keychain entailed the assistance of Ms. Van Dyck, Ms. Eugenio, and Dr. Junio. Since it is a handmade product, it is not expected to sell at a very cheap price. Ms. Van Dyck suggested that for the average size of the Tam Tam keychain, it is fair to pay the PDLs P 50.00 for labor per piece. Note that materials and labor for the Tam Tam keychain were already shouldered by FEU.

Piecerate Payment

The piecerate payment was facilitated by FEU CES, typically every two weeks. The PDL in charge and CES keep a record of this and the payment done through acknowledgement receipt was done with the permission of Mr. Glenn Nagal, FEU Comptroller. All these acknowledgement receipts are turned over to DCD for liquidation of expenses.

PDLs can only keep a maximum of P 1,500.00 as pocket money. If they earn more than this for their piecerate, they are kept in the safety of WDS.

Turnover to FEU Bookstore and Selling of Community Product

FEU Bookstore, Ms. Gwenn Galvez, with the guidance of Mr. Glenn Nagal devised a way for the sale of the Tam Tam keychains in FEU.

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Come up with one unique selling proposition. that will stand still even in this time of pandemic

Resource on What is USP - https://www.entrepreneur.com/encyclopedia/unique-selling-proposition-usp

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