Dubbed as a quarantinnovation by its originator, former Bacolod councilor and incumbent VF board member Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Work Skills Connect is designed to help communities recover from the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the extended lockdown period in the country by bridging the gap between displaced workers and businesses looking for skilled workers. Atty. Batapa-Sigue shared that she was inspired by the Bacolod-Barter Community on Facebook wherein users are able to freely exchange goods and services —an online community also born during the quarantine period.