NATIONAL TESD PLAN

The National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan (NTESDP) 2023-2028

MaGaling at MakaBagong TVET para sa Bagong Pilipinas:
TVET as a Pathway to Recovery and Socio-Economic Transformation

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TESDA is mandated under Section 21 of RA 7796 (TESDA Law) to formulate a “comprehensive development plan” for middle-level workforce that will guide all stakeholders – government, industry, academe, local and international organizations, students, and the public – for the development of the middle-level workforce.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) proudly unveils the National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan (NTESDP) 2023-2028, a comprehensive roadmap designed to empower the Filipino workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving global economy.

The NTESDP 2011-2016

Building on the gains and lessons of two previous NTESDPs, The 3rd Cycle NTESDP 2011-2016 outlines innovative strategies to guide the major TVET actors on the courses of action that need to be carried out tot address the economy's future skills requirements. 


The 3rd Cycle NTESDP 2011-2016 headlines the pivotal contribution of technical vocational education and training (TVET) to the national goals of inclusive growth and poverty reduction in the medium-term. It serves the following purposes:

National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan, 2011-2016


The NTESDP 2018-2022

True to this mandate, the TESDA, in cooperation with its partners and relevant sectors, has formulated the National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2018-2022, the fourth in a cycle of such plans, to mobilize and encourage the full participation of industries, the labor sector, government units and relevant educational institutions in the development of the Philippines’ human capital resources.

The National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan 2018-2022, NTESDP for brevity, serves as a compass that informs the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) actors, movers, and leaders in coming up with responsive policies and implementing programs for the sector, and to support the broader development goals and objectives of the national government.

National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan, 2018-2022