July 19, 2022
We thank Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos for setting House Bill 20 or the Apprenticeship Bill as among his primary agenda in the 19th Congress. TESDA is one with him in his bid to establish a more robust employment framework that will help equip Filipinos, especially the youth, with the right knowledge and skills for their prospective profession.
The Apprenticeship Program is an excellent measure to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the education and training sector and the world of work. It is of great value to the Agency’s continuing drive to strengthen further the public-private partnerships and encourage social dialogues on skills-job mismatch and standardization of qualifications.
The Apprenticeship Program is highlighted among TESDA’s enterprise-based training (EBT) programs or “EBT to the Max”, the agency's promotion and advocacy plan to entice wider participation of the industry in TVET. Apprenticeship is implemented within companies with the objective of enabling learners to gain the necessary skills applicable to real working conditions, leading to their work readiness and higher employability. If signed into law, the Apprenticeship Bill shall help increase the number of enrollees and graduates for enterprise-based training (EBT) programs.
Since its establishment in 1994, TESDA has highlighted the importance of the Apprenticeship Program as an avenue to empower Filipinos to overcome the challenges of ever-changing market needs. TESDA commits to provide support and technical assistance to the honorable congressman until this legislative endeavor is realized. ###
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