TESDA SKILLS PASSPORT: A MOBILE APP FOR JOB HUNTING, TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIPS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority has introduced the Tesda Skills Passport, a mobile application designed to support job hunting, training, and access to scholarships. According to initial information from the agency, the platform allows users to create a digital profile that records their competencies, certifications, and completed courses. The app is intended to link workers, trainees, and graduates with potential employers and training providers in a single digital environment. Early materials indicate that the service will be available to both new and existing TESDA beneficiaries.
Based on official statements, the Tesda Skills Passport aims to streamline how technical-vocational credentials are stored and verified. Users can reportedly upload or sync records of National Certificates and other TESDA-issued documents, which employers may then review through the system. This approach is aligned with broader government efforts to digitize public services and improve labor market information. The platform also appears to complement existing TESDA online programs by providing a centralized record of learning progress.
Authorities are still clarifying the full range of features, including how scholarship applications will be processed through the app and what verification safeguards will be in place. Technical teams are also working on interoperability with other government databases to reduce manual checking of credentials, according to initial briefings. TESDA officials have indicated that data privacy and user consent protocols are being reviewed in coordination with relevant oversight bodies. Further guidance on user registration, authentication, and support channels is expected in subsequent advisories.
For now, the Tesda Skills Passport is being presented as an additional tool for job seekers, trainees, and employers within the technical-vocational sector. Rollout timelines, compatibility with different mobile operating systems, and regional availability are being finalized, based on official statements. TESDA has encouraged interested individuals to monitor its website and social media accounts for detailed instructions and launch schedules. As of the latest update, the app remains in its initial deployment phase, with more specific implementation details to be released as they are confirmed.
