Among the regional offices of TESDA across the Philippines is TESDA Region 9, which is situated in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. You can view and follow its official Facebook page, “Tesda Zamboanga Peninsula.”
As the name says, this office serves the people of the Zamboanga Peninsula Region, providing language courses, technical and vocational training programs, scholarships, and other services.
Cities/Provinces Under TESDA Region 9
The TESDA Region 9 office covers the three provinces that make up the Zamboanga Peninsula: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. This includes the cities of Isabela, Pagadian, and Zamboanga City.
The regional office is located in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. This city also has a TESDA provincial office, with two other provincial offices based in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, and Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, respectively.
Programs and Services
Similar to other regional offices around the country, TESDA Region 9 offers Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to Filipinos. These programs are delivered through four modalities: community-based, school-based, center-based, and enterprise-based.
Community Based Programs
For people in marginalized and vulnerable sectors, especially those who cannot afford or access formal training programs, TESDA has designed community-based programs. These initiative usually involve the participation of local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders, as well. The aim is not just to provide training, but also to create livelihood enterprises that will benefit the community in the long run.
School Based Programs
Some of TESDA’s TVET programs are conducted in the agency’s partner schools. These programs include post-secondary courses that do not exceed three years. In Region 9, TESDA’s partner schools include:
- Dipolog School of Fisheries (DSF) in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte; and
- Zamboanga Sibugay Polytechnic Institute (formerly Kabasalan Institute of Technology KIT) in Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay.
Center Based Programs
Aside from schools, many of TESDA’s programs are held in the agency’s training centers. Below is the list of regional and provincial training centers in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region:
Regional Training Center
- Regional Training Center – Zamboanga City
Provincial Training Centers
- Provincial Training Center – Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Provincial Training Center – Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Provincial Training Center – Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Provincial Training Center – San Roque, Zamboanga City
Enterprise Based Programs
TESDA offers three main types of enterprise-based programs: Dual Training System, Apprenticeship Program, and Learnership Program. These training programs are typically held in companies or firms.
The Dual Training System, in particular, is conducted in two venues: the school/training center and the company/firm. It offers technology-based training and education to learners.
Meanwhile, the Apprenticeship Program is based on a contract between an employer and apprentice. It usually covers a period of four to six months.
As for the Learnership Program, this covers a period of three months or less; it is an on-the-job training (OJT) type of program.
Language Skills Institutes
For Filipinos who are planning to work abroad, TESDA offers language courses, along with training on workplace communication in their target countries. These courses are carried out through the agency’s Language Skills Institutes (LSIs). Currently, these institutes provide lessons on English, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Korean.
TESDA’s LSIs in Region are the following:
- TESDA LSI – Regional Training Center in Zamboanga City;
- TESDA LSI – Dipolog School of Fisheries (DSF) in Zamboanga del Norte; and
- Provincial Training Center in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte.
List of TESDA Courses in Region 9
Learners can sign up for a wide array of courses under TESDA. These courses encompass several sectors, such as agriculture, electronics, hospitality, tourism, construction, computer technology, food and beverage services, entrepreneurship, and many more!
Here are some of the courses available at the training centers and partner schools of TESDA Region 9:
- Barangay Infectious Disease Management Services Level II
Bookkeeping NC III - Commercial Air-conditioning Installation and Servicing NC III
- Domestic Work NC II
- Dressmaking NC II
- Driving NC II
- Hilot (Wellness Massage) NC II
- Masonry NC II
- Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing NC II
- Produce Organic Extracts and Concoctions
- RAC Servicing (DOMRAC) NC II
- Raise Organic Small Ruminants and Raise Organic Hogs (leading to Organic Agriculture Production NC II)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II
- Trainers Methodology Course Level I
Assessment and Certification
To make sure that trainees are able to perform skills that meet industry standards, TESDA evaluates them through the Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System (PTCACS).
Competency assessors conduct the evaluation in TESDA-accreddited assessment centers. After passing the evaluation, trainees are given certification and become part of TESDA’s pool of workers for various jobs nationwide: the Registry of Certified Workers.
How to Apply for Jobs in TESDA Region 9
Meanwhile, if you are interested in working for TESDA, simply follow this guide:
- Visit the TESDA official website’s Careers page.
- Enter your preferred position, item number (if available), and/or office location (e.g. Region 9) on the search box, then tap “search.”
- The search results will be displayed onscreen. Click “details” on a specific result to learn more about it.
- The screen will show details about the job: item number, position, office location, salary, job description, qualification, and required documents.
- Upload the necessary documents through the link displayed onscreen to submit an application.
- Wait for the TESDA office to get in touch for further instructions about the application process.
Video: TESDA Region 9
Recently, TESDA Region 9 introduced the “Shine9 TESDA Podcast” on its Facebook page. Watch the podcast’s pilot episode, featuring Atty. Maria Dolores A. Baya for the “Women’s Month Special”:
Contact Information: TESDA Region 9
If you have any queries or concerns for TESDA Region 9, you can get in touch with their office through the following contact details:
Address: Brgy. Sto. Niño, Provincial Capitol Compound, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Telephone: (062) 925-3075
Email: region9@tesda.gov.ph
Website: https://www.tesda.gov.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tesda.zamboanga.peninsula/
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Provincial Offices Under TESDA Region 9
For those who are based in the provinces, here’s how you can get in touch with TESDA’s provincial offices in Region 9:
TESDA Provincial Office – Zamboanga Sibugay
Address: Quezon Street, Poblacion, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
Telephone: (062) 333 5493
Email: region9.zamboangasibugay@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Zamboanga del Norte
Address: Fisheries Road, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Telephone: 0917 143 0072
Email: region9.zamboangadelnorte@tesda.gov.ph
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TESDA Provincial Office – Zamboanga del Sur
Address: Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Telephone: (062) 925 3047
Email: region9.zamboangadelsur@tesda.gov.ph
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