Bohol gives P5M for TESDA

domestic work training center

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol (PIA)—Expect more technical and vocational trainings for domestic work for Boholanos, this as the Provincial Government through Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado signed a memorandum of agreement with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in Bohol (TESDA-Bohol) for the turn-over of a P5 million for the construction of a Training and Competency Assessment Center, in Pilar.

The new training center would be for domestic works Technical Vocational Training Program with National Certification II at the Provincial Training Center in Pilar town, according to the governor.

Signing with the governor was TESDA Deputy Director General for Special Concerns Felizardo R. Colambo as National Language Skills Center Chief Technical Education and Skills Development Specialist Mitzi Samon-Endriano, while TESDA-VII Regional Director Engr. Gamaliel B. Vicente, Jr., TESDA-Bohol Provincial Director Floro T. Ringca, and provincial Officials witnessed the ceremony at the Capitol Ceremonial Hall.

Speaking at the handing out of training certificates to 45 language training graduates as a program proposed by the Bhol Tourism Office, the governor said “This initiative goes beyond our continued collaboration with TESDA. It demonstrates our firm commitment to providing quality education across all parts of the province by constructing facilities that will empower Boholanos with the skills needed to access greater employment opportunities.”

The governor, who also intimated the need to come up with more technical skills training courses, has initiated talks with TESDA over the establishment of yet another training on heavy equipment repair utilizing the equipment of the Provincial Motor Pool, has been aggressively promoting the province for investments, having prepared the skills that may be needed.

While the formal education sector offers hotel and restaurant management and hospitality courses, the non-formal technical vocational education training in Bohol will now find a center through TESDA, which will equip trainees the competency to serve the tourism industry.

“As Bohol continues to enhance and diversify its tourism offerings, it is imperative that we also elevate the skills of the Boholanos who serve as frontliners of this vital industry,” Aumentado said in his solidarity message.

Now with five training centers and an annex in Balilihan, the TESDA Provincial Training Centers are found in Bilar, PIlar, Jagna, Tubigon and Inabanga, each center offering distinct specializations in a bid to serve those who need the skills and competency for global work standards.

On the diverse training courses now available at the provincial training centers and its partner technical vocational institutes offering these trainings, Aumentado hopes that in the future, “Boholanos who need the necessary work skills can benefit from these, so they can expand their knowledge and capacities and elevate the competencies of the Boholano skilled workers.”

During the graduation ceremonies and handing out of certificates of training for Korean Language and Japanese Language Level A1 with NC 11 certifications, the governor shared his hopes: that all of these efforts form part of our vision to build a “smart, resilient, and inclusive” province to make Bohol a globally recognized model of sustainable development.

“By emphasizing human development as a key driver of progress, we not only stimulate growth, but also strengthen our communities, empower our people, and ensure that development remains inclusive, sustainable, and meaningful for all,” he said. (PIABohol)

DOMESTIC WORK TRAINING HUB. Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado and TESDA DDG for Special Concerns Felizardo Colambo sign the MOA for the construction of P5M Training and Competency Assessment Center to rise in the TESDA PTC complex in Pilar, as Bohol diversifies skills competencies for the tourism and hospitality industry. (PIABohol)