TESDA chief hails CamSur for the promotion of IT

By Analiza S. Macatangay

PILI, CAMARINES SUR, April 22 (PIA) -- “TESDA conveys the vision of bringing its services to the highest degree of quality standard and it has pleased me to know that here in Camarines Sur, the youth are showing off their interest to promote Information Technology (IT) through their expertise in 2D and 3D animation.”

These were the words of inspiration uttered by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva during a press conference held this Friday at Villa Del Rey, in line with the promotion of the technical and vocational programs of the government.

Villanueva lauded the province of Camarines Sur for coming up with animation program that brings out the best of every student. Its free training program inspires young potential artists in the province to enhance their skills and partake of the opportunity that the government is offering. Villanueva added that these courses are in demand for employment particularly in other countries.

“Employability is high for those who engage in technical-vocational courses, their training under TESDA initiated courses and similar programs are guaranteed to give them their needed skills and expertise that would serve as their passport for a better future.”

Villanueva stated that Bicol now is being dubbed as top-tourism region and as such, it demands skilled workers to assist in its various endeavors, particularly in making use of the great advent of digital technology. He also said that TESDA opens its doors to companies and organizations in their search for skilled workers, the very reason why they are encouraging individuals to avail of the government programs and be its partners in raising the standard of its services as global entrepreneurs.

TESDA also supports the K12 program of the government as its partner in bringing to the fore its curriculums. One of its newest innovations is the launching of TESDA Online this coming May 7. The said program will offer the following short courses: Information Technology, Computer Hardware Servicing, Tourism, Room Attendant Servicing and Guest Room Servicing.

The said courses are open to all interested parties but will particularly benefit Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Since it is internet based, the online tech-voc training will be easily available to interested trainees as an alternative method of learning. (MAL/LSM-PIA 5, Camarines Sur)