Central Luzon’s Regional Consultation on TVET Reform and Development Agenda and Skills Need and Priorities

The Central Luzon’s Regional Consultation on TVET Reform and Development Agenda and Skills Need and Priorities was conducted last September 13, 2016 at Widus Convention Center, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. The occasion was graced by Atty. Diosdado O. Padilla, the DDG for Communities and Local Government Unit Services, who delivered an inspirational image. RD Francisco B. Jucar, Jr presented the Two-Pronged Strategy for Poverty Alleviation and TVET Reforms and Development Agenda while the Assistant RD of NEDA III, Mr. Agustin C. Mendoza discussed the Central Luzon’s Development Thrust and Priorities. They are joined by Ms. Aurita L. Laxamana who presented the region’s Human Resource Development Roadmap. The presentation became the reference of the participants during the workshop. The consultation was attended by the selected representative for the following groups: Groups Number of Participants

Groups	Number of Participants
Local Government Units Provincial Planning and Development Officers Provincial Employment Service Officers	7 8
Industry Sector (BPO, Furniture, Crafts-Lantern, Food Processing, etc)	11
TVET Association Presidents/Officers/Academe	15
Regional and Provincial TESD Committee	8
Sectoral Groups (Indigenous People, Senior Citizen, Farmers, Rural Poor, Women, etc.)	10
National Government Agencies	8

After the workshop each group presented their outputs. These are commented by ED Ma. Magdalena P. Butad, who earlier discussed the overview and purpose of the consultation. Based on the program evaluation, the participants find the occasion timely and had achieved its objectives.