CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has cited four of its Technology Institutions (TTIs) in Central Luzon for advancing technical-vocational education and training (TVET).
Recipients include the Regional Training Center in Guiguinto, Bulacan; Provincial Training Centers in Iba, Zambales and Guagua, Pampanga; and the Concepcion Vocational School in Tarlac.
Regional Director Jose Baron Lagran explained that micro-credentialing is aligned with TESDA Circular No. 077-2024, which offers specialized training in a flexible and modular format to allow individuals to gain targeted skills without having to complete an entire qualification.
This initiative aims to make skills development more accessible, particularly for workers who need to upskill or reskill to remain competitive in the evolving labor market.
“Micro-credentialing is a game-changer for technical-vocational education, enabling workers to acquire essential skills in a way that is fast, efficient, and industry-driven. With this initiative, we are making TVET more accessible and responsive to both learners and employers,” he pressed.
The Regional Training Center in Guiguinto offers KNX certified devices installation and programming while the Provincial Training Center in Iba provides courses in machining operations for manufacturing services, communication signaling services leading to Rigging NC I, and manlift operation leading for heavy equipment.
Additionally, the TESDA Provincial Training Center in Guagua has been acknowledged for its program on motor control system installation and maintenance, while Concepcion Vocational School was recognized for its training in photovoltaic system installation.
Lagran said the success of these TTIs serves as a model for other institutions nationwide, demonstrating how micro-credentialing can make skills development more inclusive and accessible.
“This initiative not only benefits workers seeking career advancement but also strengthens local industries by providing them with a highly skilled and adaptable workforce,” he said.
As one of the six regions chosen for the pilot implementation of micro-credentialing, TESDA Central Luzon has actively engaged technical-vocational institutions, industry partners, and communities to ensure the seamless integration of this innovative approach into existing training programs. (CLJD/MJSC, PIA Region 3-Pampanga)