TESDA unveils Skills Passport an all-in-one app linking Filipinos to training, scholarships, and jobs
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Thursday, February 5, officially launched the TESDA Skills Passport, a mobile-first, digital solution designed to streamline training, certifications, employment, and scholarship services for Filipinos.
The launch, held at the Makabagong San Juan Theater, featured President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and TESDA Director General Kiko Benitez introducing the app as part of TESDA’s initiative to modernize technical-vocational education and training (TVET) and improve access to skills development for Filipino learners and workers.
Since becoming head of TESDA in August 2024, Secretary Benitez has underscored the need to strengthen the link between training and employment and align tech-voc programs with the evolving demands of industries. The launch marks a significant step in this direction.
“Skills are the engine of opportunity, at dahil sa TESDA Skills Passport, mas malakas na ang sistema natin na magbibigay at magve-verify ng trainings at certifications,” said Sec. Benitez. “With this super app, skills are now more accessible and visible, so we can better ensure that Training leads to Trabaho.”
The TESDA Skills Passport functions as a digital identity and portfolio, allowing users to securely store, manage, and present their skills and credentials. Its key features include:
Skills Passport - a verified digital record of TESDA National Certificates (NCs) and completed trainings, with a QR-enabled resume for easy sharing with potential employers.
Job Opportunities - a job hub that provides employment listings from partner job platforms and features “Find a TESDAn”, which allows TESDA graduates to create worker profiles and get matched with jobs and work opportunities based on location, industry, and salary preferences.
Learning Paths - direct access to the TESDA Online Program (TOP), where users can explore free courses and receive personalized recommendations based on their skills and career goals.
Scholarships - real-time access to TESDA scholarship programs synchronized with the Biometric-enabled Scholarship Registration System (BSRS), allowing users to view scholarships filtered by location or qualification and track application status directly through the app.
Centers Near Me - a map-based locator that helps users find TESDA-accredited training, assessment, and technology institutions nationwide.
Moreover, the platform incorporates identity verification and data security safeguards, including PhilSys validation, which is the government’s identification system, to help ensure accuracy and privacy of learner records.
During the event, President Marcos Jr., who also served as the keynote speaker, became the first official user of the TESDA Skills Passport, marking the formal activation of the platform.
The TESDA Skills Passport aligns with the PBBM administration’s emphasis on digital transformation of government services as well as its commitment to skills development and workforce competitiveness.
The launch was supported by key government officials and stakeholders from the technical-vocational education and training sector, along with 600 TESDA learners in attendance.
At the national level, as the Philippines prepares for its ASEAN chairmanship, the launch of the TESDA Skills Passport supports the efforts towards building a more digitally enabled Filipino workforce that’s positioned to meet regional and global labor market demands.
The TESDA Skills Passport is now available and can be downloaded on Android and iOS devices.
