BALER, Aurora (PIA) — More residents in Aurora are expected to gain practical skills for employment and livelihood as the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) expands community-based training partnerships with local governments.
The initiative covers Baler, Casiguran, San Luis, Maria Aurora, Dilasag, and Dipaculao, where the agency has signed memorandums of understanding with the municipal governments to support locally tailored technical-vocational training.
Aurora Supervising Technical Education and Skills Development Specialist Jerome Lopez said the initiative aims to improve access to technical-vocational education and help residents develop skills they can use to earn a living.
He said TESDA will also provide technical assistance to municipal governments in planning, monitoring, and evaluating training programs to ensure they meet competency standards and respond to labor market needs.
Under the agreements, the Community-Based Training and Extension Program will provide skills training suited to each community’s needs and conditions of each community, helping residents prepare for jobs, start small businesses, and pursue other income sources.
TESDA will lead the delivery of technical-vocational education and training programs, while the municipal governments will identify potential trainees, assess local skills needs, and link graduates with employers and livelihood partners.
The local governments will also oversee program implementation, assess results, and prepare periodic reports. Each memorandum of understanding will remain in effect for three years.
Meanwhile, Baler Mayor Rhett Ronan Angara said the training programs aim to give residents from different backgrounds opportunities to learn new skills and improve their chances of earning an income.
He also stressed the importance of expanding the reach of these programs so more residents can access training that matches their livelihood needs.
TESDA is also working to establish similar partnerships with the remaining municipalities in Aurora to extend community-based training opportunities across the province.
Through these partnerships, TESDA and local governments seek to bring skills development closer to communities and help residents build practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and more sustainable sources of income. (CLJD/MAT, PIA Region 3-Aurora)
