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The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has teamed up with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to bolster skills training and improve the employability of Filipino workers, the agency announced Friday.
The collaboration aims to create a more unified approach to employment facilitation, skills development, and labor market information, aligning with the objectives of the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, the Philippine Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028, and the National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2023-2028.
A joint memorandum circular (JMC) and a data-sharing agreement were signed on November 13 to formalize the partnership. These agreements will reinforce programs for skills training, career guidance, and employment support for Filipino workers.
“The JMC will strengthen and support skills and career development, expand access to employment, and cultivate sustainable livelihood opportunities,” TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez said.
The JMC establishes a framework for harmonizing programs between TESDA and DOLE, including career counseling, soft skills traini
ng, technical-vocational education, and job-matching services through platforms like PhilJobNet and TESDA’s registry of certified workers.
TESDA said the integration is expected to enhance workforce readiness, address job-skills mismatches, and improve access to employment opportunities for job seekers across the country.
“Recognizing our joint mission in skills development, we welcome the convergence of TESDA and DOLE’s relevant TVET initiatives. By pooling resources and providing targeted training interventions tailored to the needs and preferences of our beneficiaries, we can make a meaningful impact in boosting the skills and competencies of Filipino workers,” Benitez added.
This partnership underscores the government’s commitment to building a competitive and job-ready workforce, ensuring inclusive growth and sustainable livelihood opportunities for Filipinos.