Philippines – In a landmark partnership to advance technical education, expand employment opportunities, and promote financial inclusion, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has partnered with GCash, the country’s leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem operated by G-Xchange Inc. (GXI).
TESDA director general Kiko Benitez and G-Xchange Inc. vice president and head of innovations Leonardo Ferdinand Byron Perez signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the public’s access to the TESDA Online Program (TOP), the agency’s free learning platform that offers courses in industries such as finance, information technology, tourism, and agriculture.
The agreement strengthens the link between skills training and job placement, ensuring a more seamless transition for TESDA graduates. Through the partnership, learners will be able to access industry-relevant courses and effortlessly explore employment opportunities via GJobs, powered by PasaJob. By linking skills development with job accessibility, this collaboration will help Filipinos move efficiently from education to workforce readiness, supporting their long-term career growth.
