Among the regional offices of TESDA is the Region 7 office, which is situated in Cebu City. This office caters to Filipinos residing in the Central Visayas Region.
TESDA Region 7 provides scholarships, technical and vocational training programs, language courses, and other services to learners in Central Visayas, which is comprised of Cebu and Bohol provinces.
Cities/Provinces Under TESDA Region 7
TESDA Region 7 covers the provinces of Cebu and Bohol, along with several cities: Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Tagbilaran City. The regional office is located in Cebu City, which also has a provincial office. In addition, there’s another provincial office in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
Programs and Services
Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are offered by TESDA Region 7 through several modalities: community-based, center-based, and enterprise-based.
Community Based Programs
For those who belong to the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized sectors, TESDA implements community-based programs. In this manner, even people who usually cannot afford or access formal training programs can enroll in technical vocational courses.
Community-based programs usually include the creation of livelihood enterprises, which will eventually be operated by the learners themselves. These initiatives also include support from non-government organizations (NGOs) and local government units (LGUs), which are committed to helping marginalized communities.
Center Based Programs
Just like in other regions across the country, TESDA Region 7 has established regional and provincial training centers, where most of its TVET programs are conducted. Here are the locations of the training centers in the region:
Regional Training Center
- Regional Training Center – Cebu City
Provincial Training Centers
- Provincial Training Center – Bilar, Bohol
- Provincial Training Center – Carmen, Cebu
- Provincial Training Center – Daan Bantayan, Cebu
- Provincial Training Center – Inabanga, Bohol
- Provincial Training Center – Jagna, Bohol
- Provincial Training Center – Minglanilla, Cebu
- Provincial Training Center – Pilar, Bohol
- Provincial Training Center – Samboan, Cebu
- Provincial Training Center – Toledo, Cebu
- Provincial Training Center – Tubigon, Bohol
Enterprise Based Programs
As the name says, enterprise-based programs are facilitated in companies or firms. They come in three main types: Learnership Program, Dual Training System, and Apprenticeship Program.
The Learnership Program is an on-the-job training (OJT) type of program; it usually lasts for around three months or fewer. The Dual Training System, on the other hand, is carried out in two venues: a company/firm, and a school/training center. It focuses on technology-based training and education.
Meanwhile, the Apprenticeship Program is a training and employment program involving an employer and an apprentice; typically, it lasts for about four to six months.
Language Skills Institutes
For Filipinos who are aiming for overseas employment, TESDA offers language and workplace communication courses through its Language Skills Institutes (LSIs). These institutes currently provide courses on English, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Korean.
You can find TESDA’s LSIs in the region at these locations:
- TESDA LSI – Regional Training Center in Cebu City; and
- TESDA LSI – Provincial Training Center in Jagna, Bohol.
List of TESDA Courses in Region 7
There is a wide range of courses offered by TESDA Region 7: food and beverage services, construction, entrepreneurship, hospitality, electronics, computer technology, tourism, agriculture, and many more. Here is a list of some of the courses provided by TESDA’s training centers in the region:
- Agricultural Crops Production NC II
- Agroentrepreneurship NC II
- Automotive Servicing NC I
- Automotive Servicing NC II
- Barangay Health Services NC II
- Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services NC II
- Caregiving NC II
- Carpentry NC II
- Computer Systems Servicing NC II
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
- Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II
- Food and Beverage Services NC II
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) NC II
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) NC II
- Health Care Services NC II
- Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II
- Housekeeping NC II
- IT Information Network Cabling
- Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing NC II
- Organic Agriculture Production NC II
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II
- Trainers Methodology Level
Assessment and Certification
To make sure that learners can perform skills that meet industry standards, TESDA’s competency assessors evaluate trainees after the end of each course. This system of assessment and certification is known as the Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS).
Upon passing the evaluation, trainees receive a certificate and became part of TESDA’s Registry of Certified Workers. This is a pool of workers for different types of jobs across the Philippines.
How to Apply for Jobs in TESDA Region 7
Meanwhile, for those who are interested in working for TESDA, here’s a quick guide to the online application process:
- Head to the TESDA official website’s Career page.
- On the search box, provide your preferred position, item number (if available), and/or office location (e.g. Region 7), then hit “search.”
- The search results will be shown onscreen. Tap “details” to know more about a specific job vacancy.
- The screen will show the item number, position, office location, salary, job description, qualification, and required documents.
- To apply, upload the necessary documents through the link displayed on the page.
- Wait for the TESDA office to contact you with further instructions regarding your job application.
Video: TESDA, DOLE Region 7 Sign Data Sharing Agreement
Last December 2024, TESDA and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 7 signed a data sharing agreement, which aims to strengthen the employment and development of Filipino workers. You can learn more about the agreement through this video shared by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA):
Contact Information: TESDA Region 7
For queries and concerns regarding TESDA Region 7, its training courses and other services, you can get in touch with the office through these contact details:
Address: 487 Salinas Dr, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Telephone: (032) 412 0307
Email: region7@tesda.gov.ph
Website: https://www.tesda.gov.ph/
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Provincial Offices Under TESDA Region 7
Meanwhile, to get in touch with TESDA’s provincial offices in the region, here are their contact details:
TESDA Provincial Office – Bohol
Address: B. Inting St., Cogon District, Tagbilaran City
Telephone: T (038) 501-8761 / T (308) 501-7093
Email: region7.bohol@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Cebu
Address: Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City
Telephone: TF (032) 415-1518 / T (032) 412-7157
Email: region7.cebu@tesda.gov.ph
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