TESDA's MANDATE

TESDA is mandated to:

1. Integrate, coordinate and monitor skills development programs;

2. Restructure efforts to promote and develop middle-level manpower;

3. Approve skills standards and tests;

4. Develop an accreditation system for institutions involved in middle-level manpower development;

5. Fund programs and projects for technical education and skills development; and

6. Assist trainers training programs.

At the same time, TESDA is expected to:

1. Devolve training functions to local governments;

2. Reform the apprenticeship program;

3. Involve industry/employers in skills training;

4. Formulate a skills development plan;

5. Develop and administer training incentives;

6. Organize skills competitions; and

7. Manage skills development funds.

Overall, TESDA formulates manpower and skills plans, sets appropriate skills standards and tests, coordinates and monitors manpower policies and programs, and provides policy directions and guidelines for resource allocation for the TVET institutions in both the private and public sectors.

Today, TESDA has evolved into an organization that is responsive, effective and efficient in delivering myriad services to its clients. To accomplish its multi-pronged mission, the TESDA Board has been formulating strategies and programs geared towards yielding the highest impact on manpower development in various areas, industry sectors and institutions.