CAGAYAN de Oro Representative Rufus Rodriguez pushed for a measure that will establish a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority training and assessment center in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City.

In House Bill 10607, a training and assessment center will benefit high school graduates, college graduates, out-of-school youth, and the constituents of Barangay Tablon.

The lawmaker added that the center will help beneficiaries become productive, self reliant and globally competitive labor assets.

“It shall provide effective employment interventions through training programs on relevant skills in trade competencies, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship activities to help hasten the development of Barangay Tablon,” Rodriguez said in his explanatory note.

Under the measure, the center shall offer short-term certificate courses and modular trainings in preferred technical-vocational skills and trades specialization.

It may also establish research and technology hubs, technology development farms, satellite or extension training centers, promote mobile training programs and strengthen linkages among the industry partners.