TESDA, in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, successfully conducted the 2024 Overseas Assessment Program on July 27-28, providing essential certification for OFWs
In coordination with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the Philippines’ Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority, successfully conducted the 2024 Overseas Assessment Program (OAP) from 27th to 28th July 2024 at the Bayanihan Center, CARE Academy, and AiMS Learning International Singapore.
The two-day on-site assessment covered five programmes:
– Caregiving
– Healthcare Services
– Bread and Pastry Production
– Food and Beverages Services and
– Cookery
The programme received positive feedback from the Filipino community, emphasising its importance in providing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with the opportunity to gain certification and enhance their skills – things which are crucial to their professional development and employability in the global market.
The programme not only validates the competencies of the OFWs but also boosts their confidence in pursuing better career opportunities. Furthermore, it underscores the Philippine government’s commitment to supporting its overseas workers by providing them with access to quality training and assessment programs.
Of the 282 candidates assessed, 232 were certified and granted National Competency (NC) certificates, which they received immediately after the assessment.
The success of the 2024 OAP highlights the collaborative efforts of TESDA, the Philippine Embassy through its attached agencies MWO and OWWA, and the various training institutions in Singapore in promoting continuous learning and skills enhancement among OFWs.
Source: Philippines Embassy in Singapore
