Glossary of Terms

refers to the increasing importance of international relations, treaties, alliances, etc.  In this case, the basic unit is the nation as relations among nations become increasingly necessary and important.
Source: Daly, 1999, as cited in TESDA Circular No. 097, s. 2021

refers to the systematic examination and definition of issues/complaints received by the Agency.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 123 s. 2020

refers to a set of policies and actions aimed at making it easier for investors to establish and expand their investments, as well as to conduct their day-to-day business in host countries.
Source: www.unctad.org

refers to the amount invested by the partner to TVETprograms such as but not limited to: skills training, scholarships, assessment and certification, standards development, research, etc. The amount maybe spent directly by the partner or transferred/contributed to TESDA to fund the TVET programs. It covers expenses for MOOE, training fee, assessment fee, supplies and materials, etc.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 007 s. 2021; TESDA Circular No. 13, s. 2022

includes employed persons at full time jobs (who worked for 40 hours or more a week) but still want additional work.  This is basically a statistical concept characterized by low income, low productivity and/ underutilization of skill.
Source: PSA

a set of tasks and duties executed, or meant to be executed, by one person; a regular activity performed in exchange for payment, especially as part of one's trade, occupation, or profession.  any employment, full-time or part-time.
Source: UNESCO-UNEVOC

the process of examining a job in detail to identify its component task; the detail and approach may vary according to the purpose for which the job is being analyzed, e.g. training, equipment design, work layout.
Source: -

a systematic way to gather and analyze information about the content and human requirements of the job, and the context in which the job is performed. This process identifies the existing tasks, duties and responsibilities of the job and what awareness, knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes are needed to do the job.
Source: Wahba 2013

a career fair (also known as a job fair) is a recruiting event where job seekers meet with multiple employers.  an employment facilitation strategy aimed to fast-track the meeting of job seekers and employers/overseas recruitment agencies in one venue at a specific date to reduce cost, time, and effort particularly on the part of the applicants.
Source: BLE-DOLE

four-platform delivery service by TESDA to provide job seekers relevant Labor Market Information (LMI), strategies, approaches, and techniques in looking for job opportunities in the easiest and most systematic manner.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018