The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provides hands-on training through its school-based training programs across the country. These programs are directly offered by TESDA-administered institutions and are designed to equip learners with job-ready skills. Currently, TESDA oversees 57 schools: 19 agricultural, 7 fishery, and 31 trade schools. Each school provides post-secondary training programs that typically last no more than three years.
With accessible education at the core of its mission, TESDA ensures its school-based programs meet regional labor market needs. Whether a student aims to work in agriculture, fisheries, or technical trades, these schools deliver flexible learning options to help individuals achieve their employment goals.
Expanding Access to School-Based Training Programs
To meet the demands of a growing workforce, TESDA also manages several Regional and District Training Centers within the National Capital Region (NCR). These facilities operate under different administrators but serve the same purpose: offering practical and up-to-date skills training tailored to specific industries and communities.
Regional and District Training Centers in NCR
Regional Training Center – NCR
EUGENE P. AGCAOILI, Chief Administrator
Bldg. 14, Gate 2, TESDA Complex, East Service Road, Taguig, Metro Manila
Tel: 8711-6693 / (0968) 852-8204
Email: rtcncr@tesda.gov.ph
District Training Center – Pasay/Makati
VERNADETTE F. GONZALES, Administrator
Gate 2, TESDA Complex, East Service Road, Taguig City
Tel: (0968) 852-4038
Email: ncr.pasmak@tesda.gov.ph
MUNTIPARLASTAPAT District Training and Assessment Center
MARLON A. FELIX, Acting Administrator
Bldg. 9, Former Pinoy Bayanihan Project, TESDA Complex, South Luzon Expressway, Taguig City
Tel: (0917) 845-8926
Email: mdtac@tesda.gov.ph
Local TESDA Centers Providing School-Based Training
District Training Center – Manila
VIGNETTE D. NAVASERO, Administrator
1314 Mahatma Gandhi St., Belen St., Paco, Manila
Tel: 8516-8347
Email: tmtac@tesda.gov.ph
Navotas Training Institute (TNTI)
PAUL JOHN P. RAMOS, Administrator
C3 Road, corner Virgo Drive, Brgy. NBBS Kaunlaran, Navotas City
Tel: 8784-2210 / (0915) 334-5581
Email: tnti@tesda.gov.ph
PAMAMARISAN District Training Center (Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina, San Juan)
CHRISTIAN JOSEPH C. AGUILAR, Acting Administrator
2nd Floor, NTTA Bldg., MPC Compound, Meyer Chanyungco St., Sta. Elena, Marikina City
Tel: 7001-8774 / (0985) 243-6148 / (0906) 196-9395
Email: tptac@tesa.gov.ph
Quezon City Lingkod Bayan Skills Development Center (QCLBSDC)
EDMAR JAY O. BLANCO, Administrator
Brgy. Hall Compound, Dahlia Ave., Brgy. Fairview, Quezon City
Tel: 7005-9092 / 8286-9548
Email: qc.lbdc@tesda.gov.ph
Each of these training centers contributes to the success of TESDA’s school-based training programs by offering flexible learning pathways close to home. This regional approach ensures more Filipinos can gain technical skills without needing to relocate, making education and upskilling more inclusive.
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