TESDA scholarship programs are now available for residents of General Trias, Cavite (Gentriseños), offering free training, assessment, and allowances to help community members gain valuable skills and improve their employability.
Available Courses and Training Centers
Residents of General Trias can apply for scholarships at two accredited training centers in the city. Precious Knowledge Training Center-General Trias Inc., recognized as the "Most Outstanding Training Center" at the Gawad Parangal ng Bayaning Pilipino 2025, offers courses including Barista NC II, Computer System Servicing NC II, English Language – A2 Level, Bread and Pastry Production NC II, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I, NC II, and NC III. The center is located at 255 Ph1 Javalera Village, Barangay Javalera, General Trias, and also serves as an assessment center for TESDA qualifications.
Infinity Vocational Training School Inc., located at Velamart Bldg., Lot 14 Block 24 Brookside Lane, Barangay San Francisco, General Trias, was established by meat shop owners to help aspiring butchers and slaughterhouse workers gain formal qualifications. The school offers Slaughtering Operations (Swine) NC II under the TWSP program, a 280-hour course that provides comprehensive training in proper slaughtering techniques and meat handling. The school also offers Retail Meat Cutting training through free training and apprenticeship when slots are available.
Scholar Benefits and Support
All accepted scholars receive comprehensive support to ensure successful completion of their training. Scholars enjoy free training tuition with no fees for the entire duration of the course, free assessment exams to obtain their TESDA National Certificate, a daily Training Support Fund allowance while attending classes, and a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the training. For STEP program scholars, additional benefits include free starter toolkits and a three-day Entrepreneurship Seminar. Previous TESDA scholars have received monetary allowances totaling PHP5,920 for completing Bookkeeping NC3 training.
Eligibility and How to Apply
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be Filipino citizens and residents of General Trias City, unemployed during the training period, high school or senior high school graduates, and at least 18 years old. Scholarship slots are highly limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis, so interested applicants are advised to secure their requirements early. TESDA prioritizes applicants who can commit to completing the entire training program, as backing out may deprive more deserving applicants of the opportunity. For inquiries and application procedures, interested residents can send a direct message to the District 6th Cavite Facebook Page.
