Employment Guide for Students and Jobseekers - DOLE

C. Skills Training and Upgrading of Qualifications
1. I want to gain the skills and competencies required by the job.
What training and education services are available for students,
out-of-school youths (OSYs), occupationally disabled workers
(ODWs) and unemployed?
� The technical education and skills development (TESD)
programs of TESDA, as the primary agency responsible for
quality education and skills, are available through any of the
following:
a. Institution-based training – TESD programs offered by
public or private institutions, schools or training centers;
b. Enterprise-based training – TESD programs implemented
within companies through any of the following programs:
o Dual Training System
o Apprenticeship Program
o Learnership Program
c. Technology-based community training – TESD program
conducted in the community by public or private TESD
institutions in partnership with LGUs, NGOs and other
government agencies.
Technical education and skills development is delivered through a
network of about 4,500 TESD providers. The programs are geared
towards acquisition of employable skills under the following
sectors:
a. Automotive
b. Construction
c. Metals and Engineering
d. Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
e. Electronics
f. Agriculture and Fishery
g. Processed Food and Beverages
h. Tourism
i. Health and Other Community Development Services
j. Information and Communications Technology
k. Transport
l. Maritime
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