TESDA marks three decades of empowering the Filipino workforce
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) kicked off its weeklong 30th Anniversary celebration today, August 19, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
With the theme “TESDA 30th: Continuing Legacy of Empowering Filipinos, Elevating Global Competence,” the event underscores the agency’s commitment to enhancing the skills of the Filipino workforce, fostering both local empowerment and global competitiveness for the last three decades.
According to TESDA Spokesperson and Chair of the Anniversary Steering Committee, Deputy Director General Vidal D. Villanueva III, the agency has lined up various events to celebrate and commemorate National Tech-Voc Day, and the role that the agency has been playing in delivering quality technical vocational education and training to Filipinos for the past 30 years.
“We have prepared different activities for this year’s anniversary celebration. We are celebrating TESDA’s anniversary in a bigger venue. Throughout the celebration, we will showcase our services and programs to make our kababayans more aware of what we have to offer them,” the TESDA official said.
Highlighting the anniversary celebration, TESDA will hold the 2024 Philippine National Competition (PNSC) from August 21 to 25 which will feature over 200 competitors nationwide vying for medals and cash prizes in 25 different skill areas.
Aside from witnessing the competition, visitors can explore the exhibits, participate in interactive activities, and see the programs and services that TESDA offers.
Further, on August 20, TESDA, in partnership with the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will hold a TVET forum with the theme “SkillStorm: The Power of TVET Unleashed”.
Likewise, on August 22, TESDA will honor its outstanding partners who have helped the Agency to make TVET accessible and relevant to Filipinos during the annual National Kabalikat Awarding Ceremony.
On the same day, TESDA will also honor tech-voc graduates who have achieved exceptional success in their chosen fields or occupations and have aided in the growth of their local economies.
On August 23, TESDA will hold its TESDA Model Employee and Loyalty Awarding ceremony for its employees who excelled in the performance of their duties. Top performing Regional and Provincial Offices will also be recognized with the TESDA Organizational Excellence Award.
Also, TESDA Regional and Provincial Offices, in collaboration with their respective industry partners, will hold jobs linkage and enrollment activities as part of the National Tech-Voc Day celebrations to help tec-voc graduates find jobs, and for the public to avail of TESDA’s different scholarships.
Meanwhile, on August 24, TESDA, in partnership with the Jobstreet Philippines, will conduct education and career guidance for Senior High School students.
DDG Villanueva expressed his confidence that TESDA will remain steadfast in its mission to build a skilled, productive, and globally competitive Filipino workforce and it will continue to be a vital force in the nation’s development for many years to come.
“For 30 years, TESDA has been a beacon of hope for many Filipinos, providing opportunities for education and employment that have transformed lives and communities. As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering world-class TVET programs that meet the evolving needs of the labor market,” the DDG Villanueva said.
The celebrations are in line with Republic Act No. 7796 or the TESDA Act of 1994, and RA 10970 which declares every 25th of August as “National Tech-Voc Day”.
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Rogelio Llovit, Jr. -Information Officer V, Public Information & Assistance Division
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STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF REP. JOSE FRANCISCO “KIKO” BANTUG BENITEZ AS THE 15TH DIRECTOR GENERAL OF TESDA
We welcome the appointment of Negros Occidental Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Bantug Benitez as the new Director General of the Agency. We likewise thank President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. for tapping Mr. Benitez to lead TESDA and to actively address the concerns of the tech-voc and labor sectors such as skills-job mismatch and unemployment.
As one of the commissioners of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOMM II), Mr. Benitez’s experience and advocacy in the education sector are vital to the advancement of Philippine technical vocational education and training (TVET) sector. We thank former Director General Suharto T. Mangudadatu for his service through TESDA and for introducing new initiatives to make TVET more accessible to Filipinos.
We are confident that Director General Benitez will continue to build on TESDA’s successes and pursue new avenues for growth and innovation.We look forward to working with him to uplift the lives of Filipinos.
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TESDA all set for 2024 national skills competition
To showcase the exceptional skills and talents of Filipino technical vocational education and training (TVET) graduates, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is set to open on August 21 the 2024 Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC) at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
With the theme “Empowering the Future: Advancing Skills for Tomorrow”, the 2024 PNSC will feature over 200 competitors from across the country participating in 25 different skill areas as part of TESDA’s 30th Anniversary celebration.
These skill areas are Cybersecurity, Information Network Cabling, IT Network Systems Administration, IT Software Solutions for Business, Web Technologies, CNC Maintenance, Electronics, Carpentry, Mechatronics, Welding, Cabinet Making, and Cooking.
Other skill areas are Hotel Reception, Plumbing and Heating, Hairdressing, Wall and Floor Tiling, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Restaurant Service, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Beauty Therapy, Bakery, Electrical Installations, Fashion Technology, Graphic Design Technology, and Automobile Technology.
During the PNSC kickoff held last August 5, TESDA Spokesperson and Deputy Director General for TESD Operations Vidal D. Villanueva III stressed that the Philippine National Skills Competition is not just a showcase of talent but also a powerful demonstration of how skills development can transform lives and build a more resilient nation. “Through this competition, we are not only empowering our youth to excel but also preparing them to make a meaningful impact on the global stage,” he added.
Meanwhile, the 2024 PNSC also serves as a platform for collaboration between TESDA and various industry partners. This year, the competition is supported by Goldtown, Hytec Power Inc. with Yalong, Dolang, Doosan, and Schneider Electric, Hexatronics, FESTO, Middleby Philippines, KNX Training, Astoria Plaza, FELTA, and Equilibrium Intertrade among others who have provided valuable resources and expertise to ensure the success of the event.
This year’s PNSC is also supported by DOOH, Samsung, David’s Salon, Grab, Mineski Philippines, Hypertech, Kitchen City, Daikin, Solane and MIHCA.
“Their involvement in the conduct of this national skills competition underscores the critical role of public-private partnerships in advancing the country’s technical vocational education and training system,” Villanueva said.
The public – students, various industry sectors and all TVET stakeholders are invited to witness the actual competition happening at the WTC from August 22 to 24. Skills demonstration and technology exhibit will also be part of the event. Those interested may register via this QR code for free access to the PNSC: https://bit.ly/PNSC2024Registration
REFERENCE:
Rogelio Llovit, Jr.
Information Officer V, Public Information & Assistance Division