Remember when your parents said “Get a degree or you’ll flip burgers forever”? Well, times have changed. Meet Carlo—no college degree, just a TESDA National Certificate in welding. He’s now earning more than most of his college-educated friends, working in Dubai, and actually enjoys what he does. That’s the power of a TESDA NC. In…
Let me tell you about two friends who graduated high school together. Sarah went to university for four years, graduated with a business degree and PHP 500,000 in student loans. Mark enrolled in a TVET program for six months, learned welding, and landed a job in Singapore earning three times what Sarah makes—with zero debt….
So you’re thinking about getting TESDA certified? Smart move. Whether you’re an international student looking to boost your credentials or someone wanting to validate your skills officially, understanding the TESDA Competency Assessment process is your first step toward that shiny certificate. Here’s the thing: I’ve seen too many people confused about this whole certification process….
Let me tell you about Maria. She opened a baking training center in Quezon City with high hopes, fancy equipment, and passion for teaching. Six months later? She had exactly three students. The problem? No TESDA registration. No credentials. No credibility. Fast forward two years. Same Maria, now with TESDA Registration and Accreditation, has a…
Here’s something nobody tells you about technical education in the Philippines: the magic isn’t just in the training—it’s in the rules that make sure that training is actually worth something. I know, I know. The word “regulation” makes your eyes glaze over faster than a lecture on tax law. But stick with me here, because…
Picture this: You’re getting trained in your dream career, working with actual industry professionals, gaining real-world experience, and getting paid for it. Sounds too good to be true? Welcome to the TESDA Dual Training System—probably the best-kept secret in Philippine technical education. I’ll be honest with you. When I first heard about this program, I…
Let me tell you about Lisa. She wanted to become a chef but couldn’t afford culinary school. Her family struggled to pay bills, let alone training fees. Then she discovered TESDA scholarship programs. Six months later? She completed culinary training completely free, received a starter toolkit, and landed a job at a five-star hotel—all without…
Let me tell you about my cousin Miguel. Smart kid. Got accepted to a prestigious engineering program. Two years in, he dropped out—drowning in tuition debt, hating every minute of theoretical coursework that felt disconnected from reality. His parents were devastated. I mean, the whole extended family had expectations. Fast forward three years: Miguel’s now…
I’ll never forget the day I met Rosa at a coffee shop in Quezon City. She was serving my latte with this huge smile, and we got talking. Turns out, two years earlier, she’d been unemployed, depressed, and convinced her life was going nowhere. Fast forward to our conversation: she’d just completed a TESDA skills…
Let me tell you a story. My friend Paolo spent six months learning automotive mechanics at a training center in Manila. He could disassemble an engine blindfolded, diagnose problems like a wizard, and reassemble everything perfectly. But when he applied for jobs? Crickets. Why? No TESDA certification. Meanwhile, his classmate Maria—who was honestly less skilled—walked…
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