TESDA has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to enhancing upskilling and reskilling initiatives. In 2023, TESDA announced that it had trained over 20,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their dependents.
TESDA Director General, Secretary Suharto T. Mangudadatu, emphasized that OFWs will always be among TESDA’s priority clients for skills training and livelihood programs, and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has vowed to boost the government’s retraining programs for returning OFWs to reintegrate them into the local workforce.
Mission
- Provide tools, training, and opportunities for OFWs.
- Ensure that OFWs are not alone in their journey to rebuild and enhance their lives.
TESDA provided training to 20,786 returning and repatriated OFWs and their dependents.
Top 10 Courses
- Entrepreneurship
- Food Processing by Sugar Concentration, Salting, Curing, Fermentation, Pickling, Drying, Thermal Application and Smoking (Leading to Food Processing NC II)
- Bread and Pastry Production NC II
- Driving NC II
- Cake Bread and Pastry Making
- Caregiving NC II
- Body Massage
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
- Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services
- Organic Agriculture Production NC II
Tesda Online Program Offers
Secretary Mangudadatu encouraged OFWs and their dependents to enroll in the TESDA Online Program (TOP), which offers:
- Computer System Servicing
- Caregiving
- Cookery
- Housekeeping
- Various other courses available online
2024 Training Data
From January to May 2024, about 4,780 returning and repatriated OFWs and their dependents completed various TESDA training programs.
Enhanced Accessibility
The TESDA Online Program has been made more accessible through the platform e-tesda.gov.ph, allowing OFWs to:
- Access high-quality training materials anytime, anywhere.
- Learn at their own pace, on their own schedule, and in the comfort of their home.
Summary
TESDA is committed to upskilling OFWs and their dependents through various training programs, both in-person and online. These efforts help OFWs reintegrate into the local workforce and enhance their lives, promoting economic growth in the Philippines. The TESDA Online Program offers continuous education and skill acquisition, empowering individuals for a better future.