The School Based Program offered by TESDA plays a vital role in expanding access to technical-vocational education across the country. With a network of 57 schools—comprising 19 agricultural institutions, 7 fishery schools, and 31 trade schools—TESDA ensures that Filipinos have direct access to skills training that meets regional demands. Each of these institutions provides post-secondary courses lasting up to three years, tailored to equip learners with practical, job-ready skills for immediate employment or entrepreneurship.
Expanding School Based Program in Negros Island Region
In the Negros Island Region, TESDA delivers targeted skills training through well-distributed centers in both Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. The School Based Program here serves a wide range of learners from urban hubs to rural communities, providing them with hands-on education that matches the labor needs of local industries. From agriculture to trade, each training facility is designed to support inclusive growth and workforce readiness.
Regional Training Center – Talisay, Negros Occidental
Administrator: Eudina H. David
Location: Talisay City, Negros Occidental
Email:rtctalisay@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Cadiz, Negros Occidental
Administrator: Rose Mae D. Trono
Location: Crossing F1 Cabahug, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
Email:ptccadiz@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
Administrator: Jesila A. Ocariza
Location: Capitol Area, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Email:ptc.dumaguete@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
Administrator: Erwin T. Ballesteros
Location: San Juan, Camugao, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Email:ptckabankalan@tesda.gov.ph
Provincial Training Center – Lazi, Siquijor
Administrator: Elsa A. Apiag
Location: Catambo-an, Lazi, Siquijor
Email:region7.siquijor@tesda.gov.ph
Institutions Supporting Regional Growth
Aside from training centers, TESDA also operates institutional facilities like the Lazi Technical Institute (LTI) in Siquijor. These institutions play a crucial role in bringing technical education to far-flung areas. By combining on-site training with expert instruction, they help bridge educational gaps and promote local development. Students gain industry-relevant skills that can open doors to employment or entrepreneurship in their own communities.
Lazi Technical Institute (LTI)
Officer-in-Charge: Lyndon M. Duhaylungsod
Location: Tigbawan, Lazi, Siquijor
Email:lti@tesda.gov.ph
Driving Skills and Sustainability Through Education
TESDA’s School Based Program is more than just skills training—it’s a platform for social mobility. In the Negros Island Region, this initiative enables countless Filipinos to learn valuable trades without leaving their provinces. Whether it’s agriculture, fisheries, or mechanical repair, the goal is to ensure that each trainee has the tools to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
As regional training centers continue to grow and adapt to community needs, the impact of TESDA’s programs will only deepen. With committed leadership and responsive course offerings, these institutions are helping shape a more skilled and resilient Filipino workforce.
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