January 17, 2017
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) signed an agreement on January 17, Tuesday, which would help reduce poverty in the country.
TESDA Director General, Secretary Guling “Gene” Mamondiong said that the memorandum of agreement would contribute to the productivity and sustainability of enterprises and to the employment generation.
“The PCCI in united with TESDA in its objective to create a pool of qualified, competent and job-ready workforce to contribute to the productivity and sustainability of enterprises and to the employment generation and poverty reduction goals of the government," Mamondiong said.
One of the objectives of TESDA is to give high quality technical education and skills development so that the country can produce world-class skilled Filipino workers.
The PCCI aims to provide focused advocacy for business growth and sustainable development by providing business services for the advancement of grassroots entrepreneurship, chamber development, international trade relations, business innovation and excellence, and operating efficiency.
“The parties shall promote and facilitate Dual Training System (DTS) and assist business chambers, industry and trade association and enterprises in the promotion and implementation of TVET (Technical-Vocational Education and Training) programs," according to the MOA.
Aside from Mamondiong, others who signed the MOA were PCCI President George Barcelon, TESDA Deputy Director General for Partnership and Linkages Rebecca Calzado and PCCI Human Resources Development Foundation, Inc. President Dr. Alfredo Fenix Jr.
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