TESDA Region 1 office provides a wide range of training courses and other services for Filipinos in the Ilocos Region. It is located at San Fernando City, La Union, with their official Facebook page, “TESDAOne.” The office is one of several regional offices situated across the country.
This regional office provides services to Filipinos based in the provinces of La Union, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and Pangasinan. You can avail of services like technical and vocational training programs, scholarships, language courses, and many more.
Cities/Provinces Under TESDA Region 1
TESDA Region 1 covers the four provinces of Ilocos Region, namely: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan. It also includes one independent city, Dagupan City, which is geographically located in Pangasinan province.
The regional center of Ilocos Region is San Fernando in La Union, where the TESDA Region 1 – Regional Office is located. There also TESDA Provincial Offices based in the following locations: Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Vigan City, Ilocos Sur; San Fernando City, La Union; and Lingayen, Pangasinan.
Programs and Services
TESDA Region 1 offers Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs through four training modalities: school-based, center-based, enterprise-based, and community-based.
School Based Programs
As the name says, school-based programs involve the delivery of TVET programs through TESDA-administered schools. These programs include post-secondary courses of varying duration, not exceeding three (3) years).
The schools/institutions providing TESDA courses in Region 1 include the following:
- Bangui Institute of Technology (BIT) in Bangui, Ilocos Norte;
Luciano Milan Memorial School of Arts and Trades (LMMSAT) in Asingan, Pangasinan; - Marcos Agro-Industrial School (MAIS) in Marcos, Ilocos Norte;
- Pangasinan School of Arts and Trades (PSAT) in Lingayen, Pangasinan; and
- Pangasinan Technological Institute (PTI) in Binmaley, Pangasinan.
Center Based Programs
These programs are conducted in TESDA’s Regional and Provincial Training Centers. Here is a list of the regional and provincial training centers located in Region 1:
Regional Training Center
- San Fernando City, La Union
Provincial Training Centers
- Banna, Ilocos Norte
- Candon City, Ilocos Sur
- Agoo, La Union
- Lingayen, Pangasinan
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan
Community Based Programs
TESDA’s community-based programs are designed for the poor and marginal groups; these include people who cannot afford and/or are not able to access formal training programs.
Aside from providing training, these programs aim to help create livelihood enterprises that will be managed by the trainees. Similarly, the programs seek to engage local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations, and other stakeholders in helping the poor and marginalized sectors.
Enterprise Based Programs
TESDA’s enterprise-based training programs are conducted within companies/firms. There are three main types: Apprenticeship Program, Learnership Program, and Dual Training System.
The Apprenticeship Program involves a contract between an employer and apprentice. This training and employment program covers a period of four (4) months up to six (6) months.
Held for a period not exceeding three (3) months, the Learnership Program is an on-the-job training (OJT) type of program. Meanwhile, the Dual Training System provides technology-based education and training, which are held in two venues: the school or training center, and the company/firm.
Language Skills Institutes
TESDA’s Language Skills Institutes (LSIs) offer language programs to learners who are planning to work abroad. Currently, these institutes provide language courses on English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish. In addition to language, these courses also include training on workplace communication in the target country.
In Region 1, TESDA’s language courses are provided in these locations:
- TESDA LSI – Marcos Agro-Industrial School (MAIS) in Marcos, Ilocos Norte; and
- TESDA LSI – Regional Training Center in San Fernando, La Union.
List of TESDA Courses in Region 1
TESDA Region 1 offers courses in various sectors, including agriculture, computer technology, construction, entrepreneurship, electronics, food and beverage, hospitality, tourism, and more.
Here’s a list of some of the courses offered in the training centers and partner schools/institutions of TESDA Region 1:
- Aquaculture NC II
- Automotive Servicing NC I
- Automotive Servicing NC I
- Bread and Pastry Production NC II
- Commercial Cooking NC III
- Computer Systems Servicing NC II
- Contract Tracing Level II
- Cookery NC II
- Driving NC II
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC III
- Electronic Product Assembly and Servicing NC II
- Food and Beverage Services NC II
- Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding NC II
- Housekeeping NC II
- Masonry NC II
- Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing NC II
- Organic Agriculture Production NC II
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II
- Trainers Methodology Level I
Assessment and Certification
TESDA conducts assessment and certification of middle-level workers’ competencies through the Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS). This is done to ensure that workers can perform skills that meet industry standards.
Evaluation is conducted by competency assessors in TESDA’s accredited assessment centers. Those who have passed the assessment and achieved certification are included in TESDA’s Registry of Certified Workers, which serves as a pool of certified workers for various occupations in the country.
How to Apply for Jobs in TESDA Region 1
For those who are interested in working for TESDA, simply follow this step-by-step guide:
- Go to the Careers page on the TESDA website.
- On the search box, enter your preferred position, item number (if available), and/or office location (e.g. Region 1), and click “search.”
- The screen will display your search’s results. Click “details” on the specific result that you would like to see to learn more.
- The page will display the item number, position, office location, salary, job description, qualification, and required documents.
- To submit an application, upload the required documents through the link given on the page.
- Wait for the TESDA office to contact you for further instructions regarding your application.
Video: TESDA Region 1 Celebrating National Women’s Month
Last March 2025, TESDA Region 1 celebrated the National Women’s Month (NWM), together with the rest of the country. Check out this video featuring the office’s staff, led by Regional Director Joel M. Pilotin, who expressed his support for NWM activities and programs:
Contact Information
For more information about TESDA Region 1, its training courses and various services, you can get in touch with the office through the following contact details:
Address: Quezon Ave., Catbangen, San Fernando City, 2500, La Union
Telephone: 0961 741 9306 / 0722427584
Email: region1@tesda.gov.ph
Website: https://www.tesda.gov.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TESDAOne/
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List of Provincial Offices Under TESDA Region 1
Under TESDA Region 1, there are several provincial offices, with their contact information as follows:
TESDA Provincial Office – Ilocos Norte
Address: Brgy.2, P.Gomez St., Laoag City
Telephone: TF (077) 670-6901 / T (077) 600-0209
Email: region1.ilocosnorte@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Ilocos Sur
Address: Gov. A. Reyes St., Brgy. 8, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Telephone: TF (077) 722-6753 / T (077) 646-0319
Email: region1.ilocossur@tesda.gov.ph
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/R1-TESDA-Ilocos-Sur-100091194961230/
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TESDA Provincial Office – La Union
Address: Quezon Ave., Brgy. Catbangen, San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone: TF (072) 700-0983 / T (072) 687-0759
Email: region1.launion@tesda.gov.ph
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tesdalaunion/
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TESDA Provincial Office – Pangasinan
Address: Provincial Capitol Compound, Lingayen
Telephone: TF (075) 632-2417 / 0932 515 2717
Email: region1.pangasinan@tesda.gov.ph
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TESDAPangasinan
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