CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) – The TESDA Central Office-Qualifications and Standards Office conducted the recent Zonal Deployment for Visayas on TVET Micro-Credentialing at the Golden Prince Hotel and Suites, Cebu City.
This is to disseminate to the Industry, Technical Vocational Institution (TVI) Associations and other TVET stakeholders that a TVET program can be registered and offered in a “micro” or smaller units of competencies rather than the full qualification.
The event brought together industry leaders, TVET associations, and key stakeholders to introduce and promote the micro-credentialing initiative.
“With the micro-credential, TESDA 7 plans to strengthen its coordination with the Industry TVET Boards and other industry partners in the regions specially in the priority and key employment generators in the field of Construction, ICT, Manufacturing, Tourism, Agriculture and other sectors to register and offer micro-credential programs to increase employability of graduates and to swiftly respond to the needs of the industry,” said TESDA 7 regional director Gamaliel Vicente, Jr in a statement.
Vicente said Region 7 is one of the pilot regions for the implementation of the Micro-credential program.
TESDA Director General Sec. Jose Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez discussed in his virtual message the crucial role of the industry associations and partners in the implementation of Micro-credentialing for TESDA to quickly respond to their emerging needs.
The participants gained valuable insights into the micro-credential packaging rules and the registration process—critical steps in ensuring the program’s success.
Regional Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (TESDC) chairperson Paulette Liu said she was happy to hear about the micro-credentialing in TVET.
“This is what the industry needs. This will expedite the response to their needs for skilled workers,” said Liu.
“This program on micro credentials are stackable and leads to credentialing and certification of a larger qualification,” she added.
TESDA Deputy Director General for Policies and Planning Rosanna Urdaneta also emphasized the transformative potential of the initiative.
She highlighted the essential roles of industry, academe, and government in reinforcing the nation’s workforce.
“Micro-credentials are more than just training, they are a strategic investment in the future of our people and our nation,” said Urdaneta. (HFG/PIA with reports from TESDA 7)
