Building Skills for a Changing Workforce
BOHOL - Workforce development remains an important part of expanding employment opportunities and preparing Boholanos with skills relevant to different industries. The Provincial Government of Bohol convened the third-quarter meeting of the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committee (PTESDC) on September 22, 2026, at the Juanito Cambangay Conference Room of the New Capitol Building in Tagbilaran City. The meeting brought together representatives from TESDA, the provincial government, private sector, and national government agencies to discuss ongoing technical education and skills development efforts.
Tracking Training, Assessment, and Certification
Presided over by Supervising Administrative Officer Metodio Maraguinot Jr., the committee reviewed the TESDA Bohol PTESDC Workplan and updates covering scholarships, assessment and certification, Senior High School Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL), Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET), and Train LOKAL. As of September 15, TESDA reported that 12,324 individuals had been assessed, with 11,674 receiving certification, equivalent to a 95.45 percent certification rate. These figures highlight the continuing participation of Boholanos in technical-vocational assessment and certification programs.
Creating More Pathways for Skills and Employment
The committee also approved a resolution supporting Train LOKAL and encouraging technical-vocational institutions to seek accreditation as assessment centers. Increasing the availability of accredited assessment facilities can provide learners and workers with additional opportunities to have their competencies formally assessed and certified. The initiative forms part of Bohol’s Strategic Governance Roadmap, supporting workforce development, employment opportunities, and lifelong learning across the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark.
