Situated in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, is the TESDA Region 10 Office. It is one of the agency’s regional offices nationwide, with an official Facebook page, “TESDA Region X.”
The office provides programs and services to residents of Region 10 or Northern Mindanao. These include technical and vocational training, language courses, scholarships, and other services.
Cities/Provinces Under TESDA Region 10
TESDA Region 10 serves the people of Northern Mindanao, which is composed of five provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and Lanao del Norte. It also covers several cities in the region, including Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.
The regional office is located in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center and largest city in Northern Mindanao. In addition, this city also has a TESDA provincial office, along with its counterparts in other provincial capitals: Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; Mambajao, Camiguin; Iligan City, Lanao del Norte; and Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental.
Programs and Services
TESDA Region 10 provides Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs to learners in Northern Mindanao. These programs are delivered through four training modalities: center-based, enterprise-based, community-based, and school-based.
Community Based Programs
Community-based programs are created for the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable sectors. These include those who are eager to learn but cannot afford or are unable to access formal training programs.
Other than providing skills training, these programs involve the establishment of livelihood enterprises that will benefit the community. They also involve non-government organizations (NGOs), local government units (LGUs), and other stakeholders that are committed to helping marginalized groups.
Enterprise Based Programs
Basically, enterprise-based programs are implemented within firms or companies. These include three main types: Apprenticeship Program, Learnership Program, and Dual Training System.
As the term says, the Apprenticeship Program involves an apprentice, who has entered into a training and employment program with a mentor or employer. This program takes around four to six months.
The Learnership Program, on the other hand, takes around three months or less; it follows an on-the-job training (OJT) approach. As for the the Dual Training System, this is a technology based training and education program that is held in a couple of venues: the school/training center, and the company/firm.
School Based Programs
TESDA’s school based programs included TVET courses as well as post-secondary courses not exceeding three years. These are carried out in the agency’s partner schools.
In Region 10, TESDA’s school-based programs are available in these locations:
- Cagayan de Oro (Bugo) School of Arts & Trades (COBSAT) in Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City;
- Camiguin School of Arts and Trades (CSAT) in Mambajao, Camiguin;
- Kinoguitan National Agricultural School (KNAS) in Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental;
- Lanao del Norte National Agro-Industrial School (LNNAIS) in Tubod, Lanao del Norte;
- Oroquieta Agro-Industrial School (OAIS) in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental; and
- Salvador Trade School (STS) in Salvador, Lanao del Norte.
Center Based Programs
In addition to schools, TESDA’s programs are also delivered through its regional and provincial training centers. Here are the agency’s training centers in Northern Mindanao:
Regional Training Centers
- Regional Training Center – Iligan, Lanao del Norte
- Regional Training Center – Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental
Provincial Training Centers
- Provincial Training Center – Cagayan de Oro
- Provincial Training Center – Camiguin
- Provincial Training Center – Lanao del Norte
- Provincial Training Center – Misamis Oriental
- Provincial Training Center – Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
- Provincial Training Center – Valencia, Bukidnon
Language Skills Institutes
Aside from providing TVET courses, TESDA offers language programs through its Language Skills Institutes (LSIs). These courses definitely come in handy, especially for those who are planning to work abroad.
Language lessons on English, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish are currently available at these institutes in Region 10:
- TESDA LSI – TESDA Cagayan de Oro (Bugo) School of Arts and Trades (COBSAT), Cagayan de Oro City; and
- Regional Training Center – Iligan City.
List of TESDA Courses in Region 10
There are numerous courses offered by TESDA through its training centers and partner schools. There are courses in construction, food and beverage services, agriculture, electronics, hospitality, entrepreneurship, tourism, computer technology, and many more!
Below is a list of some of the courses offered by TESDA in Region 10:
- Agricultural Crops Production NC I
- Automotive Servicing NC I
- Automotive Servicing NC II
- Automotive Servicing NC III
- Beauty Care Services (Nail Care) NC II
- Bookkeeping NC III
- Bread and Pastry Production NC II
- Carpentry NC II
- Computer Systems Servicing NC II
- Construction Painting NC II
- Contact Center Services NC II
- Contact Tracing Level II
- Cookery NC II
- Driving NC II
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC III
- Emergency Medical Services NC II
- Events Management Services NC III
- Food and Beverage Services NC II
- Food Processing NC II
- Housekeeping NC II
- Massage Therapy NC II
- Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing NC II
- Organic Agriculture NC II
- PV Systems Installation NC II
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC III
- Tile Setting NC II
- Trainers Methodology Level NC I
Assessment and Certification
After the course, TESDA conducts evaluation using the Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS), which ensures that the trainees’ skills meet industry standards.
First, competency assessors evaluate the learners in TESDA-accredited assessment centers. Upon passing, learners receive certification and become part of the agency’s Registry of Certified Workers, a pool of workers for various occupations in the country.
How to Apply for Jobs in TESDA Region 10
Meanwhile, if working for TESDA is your goal, then here’s how you can apply for the agency online:
- Go to the Careers page on the TESDA website.
- On the search box, provide your preferred position, item number (if available), and/or office location (e.g. Region 10), and click “search.”
- The screen will show the search results. Hit “details” on the job vacancy that you want to know more about.
- The screen will show the job’s item number, position, office location, salary, job description, qualification, and required documents.
- To apply, upload the required documents using the link given on the page.
- Wait for TESDA office to contact you for further instructions regarding your job application.
Video: TESDA Region 10 Success Story
Region 10 has witnessed many success stories, thanks to TESDA’s programs. Here’s the story of Flora Mae Flores, who completed TESDA courses (Food and Beverage Services NC II, Bread and Pastry Production NC II). She is now an entrepreneur and co-owner of a successful bakery!
Contact Information: TESDA Region 10
For questions and queries about TESDA Region 10, you can get in touch with the office through the following contact details:
Address: P.Chavez-Jupiter St., Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City
Telephone: TF (088) 857-1665 / TF (088) 227-25519 / TF (088) 227-21943
Email: region10@tesda.gov.ph
Website: https://tesdaregion10.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TESDAXOfficial/
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Provincial Offices Under TESDA Region 10
As for the region’s TESDA provincial offices, below are there contact details and locations:
TESDA Provincial Office – Bukidnon
Address: Brgy. 4, Kapitan Juan Melendez St., Malaybalay City
Telephone: T (088) 221-4739 / TF (088) 813-3977
Email: region10.bukidnon@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Camiguin
Address: P. Reyes St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin
Telephone: TF (088) 387-0266
Email: region10.camiguin@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Lanao del Norte
Address: RTC Compound, Maria Cristina, Iligan City
Telephone: T (063) 223-7560 / TF (063) 221-5777
Email: region10.lanaodelnorte@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Misamis Occidental
Address: Centex Bldg., OAIS Compound, Purok 3, Barangay Villaflor, Oroquieta City
Telephone: TF (088) 531-0628
Email: region10.misamisoccidental@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Misamis Oriental
Address: Door 4 & 5 Trinidad Building, Yacapin, Corrales St., Cagayan de Oro City
Telephone: TF (088) 881-2031
Email: region10.misamisoriental@tesda.gov.ph
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