It is located in the interior town of the Province of Bohol in Purok 2, Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Pilar. It is 70 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City. The training center is constructed on a 10,000 sq.m. lot which the host municipality had donated to TESDA early in 1995.
The center aims to serve technical vocational education training (TVET) needs of the local sector and those living in the adjoining towns not served by other PTCs.
PTC Pilar boost of Trainers with National TVET Trainers Certificate (NTTC) in Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I, Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II and Electrical Installation & Maintenance NCII. The flagship program of the Provincial Training Center is Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I and NC II. The training center also monitors the implementation of Community-Based training programs of different municipalities under its cluster.
Other programs and services include, Community-based training programs, Gender Sensitivity training, Career Guidance, referral of graduates for OJT or employment, Entrepreneurship training, implements scholarship programs and support the greening programs of the national government.
The PTC-Pilar initially offered short-term vocational courses to train and equip Boholano residents with practical skills that would make them more employable and productive in their respective communities. Some of the courses offered at the center included welding, automotive mechanics, dressmaking, and food processing, among others.
Over the years, the PTC has expanded its training programs and facilities to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in various industries. Today, it offers a wide range of courses in agriculture, tourism, healthcare, construction, and other fields, as well as specialized training programs for out-of-school youth, women, and other disadvantaged groups.
The PTC in Pilar, Bohol has become a vital institution in the province, providing quality skills training to thousands of Boholanos over the years and contributing to the economic growth and development of the region.