VARIOUS institutions accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority invited the public to apply for scholarship programs to learn new skills.

In Tarlac, the Concepcion Vocational School offered scholarship slots for Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II, Animal Production (Poultry Chicken) NC II, and Driving NC II with special assistance to those who do not have gadgets or internet connection.

Contact Tracing Level II Training Program was also opened for Davaoeños. Training centers are now accepting applicants who will be given P2,400 or P160/day training support fund, P500 data/internet allowance, P500 health/personal protective equipment, and 1-year accident insurance coverage.

Aside from this, 25 scholarship slots are also available at the Davao Provincial Training Center in Mintal; 50 scholarship slots at the KorPhil Vocational Training Center in Tibungco; 25 scholarship slots in Wangan National Agricultural School in Calinan; and 25 scholarship slots in Carmelo de los Cientos Sr. National Trade School in Padada, Davao del Sur.

Meanwhile, Undertake Propagation Activities (Leading to Horticulture NC III) and Dressmaking NC II scholarship slots are also being offered at the Nueva Vizcaya Polytechnic Institute with free training, free assessment, free starter tool kits, one-year accident insurance, internet, workshop uniform, learning material, and daily allowances.

TESDA Secretary General Isidro Lapeña encouraged Filipinos to avail of these scholarships to upgrade or learn new skills during the pandemic.

“This is our marching order to all regional offices and training institutions, that as we slowly overcome this pandemic, we also continue to implement our scholarship programs throughout the country,” he said.

Lapeña assured that more training programs will start as various local government units gradually ease community quarantine protocols.

“One key to help us overcome this pandemic is by keeping ourselves busy and informed. Even if we are staying at home to avoid the virus, we should also help ourselves and seize these opportunities that the government is offering us. You can visit all TESDA offices in your area during office hours to inquire so they may assist you in availing these free trainings,” he said.