Who should attend your courses?
Indicated in each workshop is the expertise level necessary for a participant to attend. If you are uncertain of your level, give us a call and we will attend to your concerns.
How many students make up a class?
Every course observes strictly a maximum number of students to ensure an effective learning environment. The Garage, therefore, requires advanced enrollment. Applications are received on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list, however, is established whenever there are several enrollees who are very much interested to attend the class.
How do we enroll?
Here are the complete enrollment procedures.How much are the workshops?
Course fees are listed in Philippine pesos with each course description. Students from other countries may email The Garage for quotation in US dollars. Fees cover the handouts, workshop materials and use of equipment. Meals covered will be indicated on the course-specific-web-pages.
How do we pay?
Thirty percent of the course fee must be paid at least five business days prior to the start of the course. The balance may be paid on the first day of the course, before the class starts. However, it is encouraged for the interested parties to pay in full before our course-specific-Early-Bird-Dates to take advantage of the discounts we usually offer.
There are two methods of payment:
- Deliver the payment (in cash or check; if in check, please name under Jesuit Communications Foundation) to our office;
- Deposit the payment at a Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in favor of: Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc., S/A 3081-1741-47. Then fax (4265970) or email (garageworkshops@yahoo.com, garageworkshops@gmail.com, pgonzalez@admu.edu.ph) us the deposit slip with your name and course(s).
Are there any "special" discounts for participants coming from religious and non-government organizations?
The Garage greatly values the participation of religious and non-government organizations. However, often times, we offer an Early Bird Rate or Group Discount Rate. Please do so understand, that to finalize our computation of rates, your sector (the religious and non-profit organizations) has been especially considered. Thus, it is always and will be our goal to provide the best of services at a minimum and reasonable price.
Do you have a refund policy?
Course slots are limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted, your participation is important to us. We are, therefore, looking forward and counting on you to attend. If you must, however, withdraw from a course, the Garage observes the following refund policy:
- Ten (10) business days prior to the course, paid fees are fully refundable;
- Less than 10 business days prior to the course, confirmed participants are liable for 30% of the entire fee. This liability, however, can be used to enroll in our other courses with the remaining balance to be paid.
- Substitution of attendees in any course may be made without penalty at any time with prior notice.
What happens when a course gets canceled?
Occasionally, we cancel a class because of low enrollment, or in emergency situations. In this case, we will inform you immediately and we will refund all payments paid in full.
What happens when an instructor gets replaced?
It is the nature of our business that occasionally a listed instructor is unable to participate because of an unscheduled professional assignment. We apologize for such incidences but as our instructors are practicing professionals, it is in the Garage’s stand to understand all parties. If we are compelled to replace an instructor, we will do so with someone of equal or similar credentials. When time permits, we will inform you of an instructor change (but this is not always possible as many replacements are done last minute).
At what time are classes held?
Class hours are usually held after office hours between 5pm to 10pm, and on Saturdays, from 9am to 4pm. We encourage punctuality on everybody's part, but there is a 15 minute grace period on the first day of classes for those unfamiliar with our location. There are 15-minute breaks in every 3 hours. Lunch-break for Saturdays is from 12 to 1pm.
Are there any "after-training" support?
On a space-availability basis, you can retake the same classes within a year for free (a minimal fee is charged for food). In case of new versions in the curriculum, those who took the course three months prior to the new version are still entitled to the free retake. The Garage has a monthly electronic publication called Upcoming @ the Garage which provides the latest information of interest to the alumni. All Garage alumni are invited to our email community group where they can ask questions and get answers from faculty members and other alumni as well.
Do you have special accommodations for out of Manila participants?
For out-of-town participants, the Garage can assist you in locating the nearest accommodations.
Is smoking allowed?
Smoking is allowed only outside the Jescom/Garage facility.
Can I record the lessons?
Audio or video recording of the workshops is not permitted.
Where is The Garage located?
The Garage is located at Seminary Drive cor. Arrupe Road, Ateneo de Manila University, along Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108, Philippines. Below is a map to the Garage.
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