As part of the Dual Training System (DTS) week celebration, TESDA VII, under the leadership of Regional Director Ramon Evan T. Ruiz, organized the Regional Industry Forum at the Golden Prince Hotel & Suites in Cebu City on October 12, 2023. The theme for this event was “Strengthening Collaboration for a New Philippines.”
The main objective of the Industry Forum was to facilitate the gathering of various stakeholders, partner industries, and Technical and Vocational Institutions (TVIs). This gathering aimed to encourage the exchange of knowledge and discussions regarding recent developments, opportunities, success stories, and guidelines for implementing Enterprise-Based Training (EBT) programs. Notable topics covered during the forum included updates on Enterprise-Based Training Programs and Tax Incentives.
The keynote speaker for the event was DDG Vidal D. Villanueva III, Deputy Director General for Special Concerns, who emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between industries to revitalize the promotion and advocacy of EBT programs.
Furthermore, to inspire more industries and TVIs to adopt EBT Programs, the event recognized the achievement of CITE Technical Institute Inc for its partnership with Tsuneishi Technical Services Philippines Inc. and Autolive Cebu Safety Manufacturing Inc., receiving recognition for their programs in the Diploma of Electrical Engineering Technology, Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology.
The event saw the participation of representatives from 23 companies, Industry Boards, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, MEPZ Chamber of Exporters and Manufacturers, Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs), TVET Associations, as well as TESDA Regional and Provincial Office Officials, personnel, and TTI Administrators.
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