Enhancing the ICT skills of Filipinos

In a significant move to foster digital literacy and skills enhancement, GoDigital Pilipinas and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority have inked a memorandum of agreement aimed at elevating the Information and Communications Technology capabilities of Filipinos.

The recent signing ceremony was held at the TESDA Central Office with signatories Armani Mikhail A. Alcayaga, executive director of GoDigital Pilipinas, and Suharto T. Mangudadatu, secretary of TESDA.

This partnership between GoDigital Pilipinas and TESDA signifies a significant stride toward enhancing the digital literacy and skills of Filipinos. GoDigital Pilipinas is a leading organization committed to empowering Filipinos through digitalization and digital upskilling, while TESDA holds a pivotal role as a government agency responsible for delivering top-notch technical education and skills development.

Through this strategic alliance, GoDigital Pilipinas and TESDA aspire to fortify the ICT competencies of Filipinos through the implementation of training programs and initiatives that align with the digital transformation objectives of the Philippines.

To bridge the skills gap within the ICT industry and raise awareness about the paramount importance of digital skills training and development, GoDigital Pilipinas will contribute technical expertise to shape TESDA curricula reflecting contemporary trends and emerging skills and technologies related to ICT.

In addition to this, GDP will introduce Enterprise-Based Training programs and Supervised Industry Learning to address shortfalls in the supply of skilled workers and the industry's demand for proficient labor. GDP will also offer mentorship, internships and employment opportunities to TESDA graduates and trainees of the training programs.

The GoDigital Pilipinas Movement is convened by the PSAC-Digital Infrastructure Sector led by Henry Aguda, together with other corporate digital transformation champions Dennis Anthony Uy, Al Panlilio, Ernest Cu and Ramon Jocson.