01 August 2013
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has been consistently drawing traffic into its website from among the youth in search of training and jobs.
Web analytics data for http://www.tesda.gov.ph/ showed that from January to June this year, the website has generated a total of 3,392,278 page views, including more than half a million, or 509,011 unique visitors.
On the average, each visitor to the site visits at least four pages (4.41 average pages per visit), the data added.
Visitors to the site came from 203 countries or territories, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Qatar, Japan, Hong Kong and United Kingdom.
"What's interesting about this data is how pervasive TESDA has become, not only among those seeking scholarships in our various offices but in the internet as well," Secretary Joel Villanueva, TESDA director general, said.
Villanueva said TESDA's traffic was astounding, adding that its online presence has helped people needing information on technical vocational education and training.
TESDA came online in 1998 and has since undergone evolution to be more interesting to its online audience.
In the website, one can find useful data and information such as the latest news releases, the Director General's activities as well as the other officials, registry of certified workers, accredited assessment centers, information on scholarships and courses, current programs, invitation to bid, job market, list of officials, directory of offices and other relevant TVET information.
It also has downloadable information and files such as training regulations, competency-based learning materials, and list of registered programs.
There are also important links that can be found in the site such as the TESDA Online Program, TESDA corporate email as hosted by Google Apps, and links to other government agencies.
Among TESDA's online clients are employers, students, trainees and workers, schools and training institutions.
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