One of TESDA’s regional offices in the Philippines is the TESDA CARAGA Regional Office, situated in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. Its official Facebook page is named “TESDA Region XIII.”
The office provides language courses, technical and vocational training program, scholarships, and other services to the people of CARAGA Region. Notably, this region is also called “Caraga Administrative Region” and designated as “ Region 13.”
Cities/Provinces Under TESDA CARAGA Region
TESDA CARAGA covers the five provinces of the region: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. The area of coverage also includes six cities: Bayugan, Bislig, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Surigao, and Tandag.
TESDA’s regional office in CARAGA is based in Butuan, a highly urbanized city in Agusan del Norte. Additionally, the agency also has a provincial office in Butuan, along with offices in these locations: Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur; San Jose, Dinagat Island; Surigao City, Surigao del Norte; and Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.
Programs and Services
Like other regional offices of the agency, TESDA CARAGA offers various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs. These are delivered through four modalities: school-based, center-based, enterprise-based, and community-based.
School Based Programs
TESDA’s school based programs include TVET programs as well as post-secondary courses not exceeding three years. These courses are carried out in TESDA-administered schools and institutions.
In CARAGA, TESDA’s partner schools and institutions include:
- Agusan del Sur School of Arts and Trades (ASSAT) in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur;
- Northern Mindanao School of Fisheries (NMSF) / (Golden Heritage Polytechnic College) in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte; and
- Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology (SNCAT) in Mainit, Surigao del Norte.
Center Based Programs
Aside from schools, training centers also serve as venues for conducting TESDA’s TVET programs and courses. Below is the list of TESDA’s regional and provincial training centers in CARAGA:
Regional Training Center
- Regional Training Center – Butuan, Agusan del Norte
Provincial Training Centers
- Provincial Training Center – Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte
- Provincial Training Center – Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
- Provincial Training Center – Agusan del Sur
- Provincial Training Center – Dinagat Island
- Provincial Training Center – Siargao, Surigao del Norte
- Provincial Training Center – Marihatag, Surigao del Sur
Enterprise Based Programs
Basically, enterprise-based programs are those that are held within companies or firms. These include three types: Apprenticeship Program, Learnership Program, and Dual Training System.
Spanning a period of four to six months, the Apprenticeship Program is a training and employment program that involves an agreement between an employer and an apprentice.
Meanwhile, the Learnership Program is an on-the-job training (OJT) kind of program. It covers a period of three months or less.
Finally, the Dual Training System is a technology-based training and education program. As the name implies, it is conducted in two venues: at the school, and at the company.
Community Based Programs
Imagine a program that not only provides skills training, but also helps the learners establish their own livelihood enterprise? This are the aims of TESDA’s community-based programs, which are designed for the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable sectors.
These programs cater to those who usually cannot afford or access formal training programs. Aside from TESDA, local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders are involved in these programs.
Language Skills Institutes
Some TESDA learners are aiming to land jobs overseas. For this reason, the agency offers language programs and workplace communication training through its Language Skills Institutes (LSIs). These days, LSIs offer language courses on English, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish.
The agency’s LSIs in the CARAGA Region are as follows:
- TESDA LSI – Agusan del Sur School of Arts and Trades (ASSAT), Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur; and
- TESDA LSI – Northern Mindanao School of Fisheries, Butuan City.
List of TESDA Courses in CARAGA Region
Below is a list of courses offered by TESDA’s training centers and partners schools/institutions in the CARAGA Region. These include courses in various fields such as agriculture, hospitality, tourism, computer technology, entrepreneurship, food and beverage services, construction, electronics, and many more!
In CARAGA, some of the courses offered by TESDA are:
- Automotive Servicing NC I
- Automotive Servicing NC II
- Barangay Health Services NC II
- Barista NC II
- Caregiving NC II
- Carpentry NC II
- Computer Systems Servicing NC II
- Construction Painting NC II
- Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II
- Contract Tracing NC II
- Cookery NC II
- Dressmaking NC II
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
- Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II
- Food and Beverage Services NC II
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) NC II
- Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II
- Masonry NC II
- Plumbing NC II
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC III
- Tile Setting NC II
- Trainers Methodology Level I
Assessment and Certification
Once learners finish a course, they undergo evaluation by TESDA’s competency assessors. If they pass the test, they receive a certificate, and also become part of the Registry of Certified Workers — a pool of workers that may be tapped for various jobs in the country.
Notably, TESDA uses the Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS), a system that helps to ensure that learners are able to perform skills that meet industry standards.
How to Apply for Jobs in TESDA CARAGA Region
Notably, if working for TESDA is what you’re aiming for, you can begin by applying online, based on the following guide:
- Head to the TESDA official website’s Careers page.
- Enter your preferred job position, item number (if available), and office location (e.g. CARAGA Region) on the search box provided. Then, click “search.”
- Wait for the screen to show the results of your search. Then, once you see a job result that you like, select “details” to know more about it.
- The screen will show important details about the job: item number, position, office location, salary, job description, qualification, and required documents.
- If you want to apply for the job, upload the required documents using the link displayed on the page.
- Wait for TESDA office to send you a text, email, or a call regarding further instructions about your job application.
Contact Information: TESDA CARAGA Region
If you have any questions or concerns for TESDA CARAGA, you can get in touch with their regional office through the following contact details:
Address: Ground Floor Balibrea Bldg., Pili Drive, Butuan City 8600
Telephone: (085) 300-3042
Email: caraga@tesda.gov.ph
Website: https://sites.google.com/tesda.gov.ph/tesdacaraga/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TESDACaragaOfficial/
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Provincial Offices Under TESDA CARAGA Region
As for TESDA’s provincial offices in CARAGA, here is a list of their contact details and location maps:
TESDA Provincial Office – Agusan del Norte
Address: Capitol Compound, Capitol Road, Butuan City
Telephone: (085) 300-3245
Email: CARAGA.agusandelnorte@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Agusan del Sur
Address: Government Center, Patin-ay Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
Telephone: (085) 343-7278
Email: CARAGA.agusandelsur@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Dinagat Island
Address: Purok 2 Brgy. Mahayahay, San Jose, Dinagat Island
Telephone: (0996) 555-1659
Email: CARAGA.dinagatisland@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Surigao del Norte
Address: 2nd Flr., LML Bldg., Gov. Jose C. Sering Rd., Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Telephone: (086) 826-0751
Email: CARAGA.surigaodelnorte@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Surigao del Sur
Address: Ground Flr., Legislative Bldg., Capital Hills, Telaje, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
Telephone: (086) 853-5182
Email: CARAGA.surigaodelsur@tesda.gov.ph
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