TESDA-CAR holds Regional Industry Forum

BAGUIO CITY – To facilitate better understanding and collaboration with industry partners in implementing TESDA policies, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-CAR held a Regional Industry Forum with industry partners from the different sectors and technical-vocational institutions on June 7, 2018 at the Hotel Supreme, Baguio City.

PASASALAMAT. TESDA-CAR Regional Director Efren F. Piñol (center) lauded the participating industry partners and institutions for their continuous support to TESDA programs under his 9-month tenure. With him are Provincial Director for TESDA Baguio/Benguet, Engr. Manuel B. Wong, and Atty. Betty Lourdes F. Tabanda, Chairperson of the Regional Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (RTESDC). //BBLee

According to Marlyn G. Necesito, Chief of Operations for TESDA-CAR, because the ASEAN integration opened up trade in goods and skilled services, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainers need to comply with policies in the required industry based work experience or Industry Working Experience Required (IWER).

“With the opening of the ASEAN market, we have to compete with the best, not only in skills but in values and attitudes, so that we can transform the lives of the people and maximize their potential,” said Atty. Betty Lourdes F. Tabanda, Chairperson of the Regional Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (RTESDC).

COMPETE WITH THE BEST. Atty. Betty Lourdes F. Tabanda, Chairperson of the Regional Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (RTESDC), urged the industry partners and institutions to work together to level up in light of the ASEAN integration. //BBLee

Meanwhile, TESDA-CAR Regional Director Efren F. Piñol thanked the participating industry partners for their continuous commitment to technical education and skills development, adding that the objectives of the forum could not be achieved without the involvement of industry partners.

Necesito said that 12 companies made initial commitments during the forum to accept trainers for industry immersion in their companies, adding that there is a need to intensify the advocacy on industry immersion guidelines.

“TESDA will closely coordinate with industry partners and monitor the implementation of the immersion program, and create models that may be replicated in other industries,” said Necesito.

Participating industries included those in the sector of construction, automotive and land transportation, health and wellness, agriculture, and tourism. Representatives from private technical-vocational schools and TESDA training institutions were also in attendance. #

COLLABORATION TO TRANSFORM LIVES. Representatives from industry partners, private Technical-Vocational schools, and TESDA-CAR institutions committed to work hand in hand to comply with policy requirements and improve services during the Regional Industry Forum on June 7, 2018 in Baguio City. //BBLee

CONSTRUCTIVE. Provincial Director Manuel B. Wong of TESDA Baguio/Benguet clarifies some of the concerns raised during the Regional Industry Forum held on June 7, 2018. //BBLee

IF I WERE YOU. Marlyn G. Necesito, Chief of Operations for TESDA-CAR, facilitates the discussion on TESDA policies and guidelines, particularly on the Industry Working Experience Required (IWER) during the Regional Industry Forum on June 7, 2018 in Baguio City. //BBLee