Philippines - Apply for Special Training for Employment Program (STEP)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Special Training for Employment Program (STEP), the applicant has to approach the TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) assessment center link

   NOTE: Enter the center name and select the region, qualification, province and click the “Search” button to check the nearest center.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. Also, inquire about the training schedule, duration, requirements, and fees. Some training centers may offer free training while others may charge a minimal fee.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority at the cashier counter.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. The training center will screen the application and inform the applicant if the applicant is eligible for the STEP program. The applicant will need to attend an orientation session to learn more about the program.
12. Once the applications have been accepted into the STEP program, attend the training sessions as scheduled and complete the program.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• A copy of the highest educational attainment certificate
• Certificate of medical fitness
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) Central Office
Address: G29H+RRJ, E Service Rd, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 8888 5641
Email - [email protected]
Contact link
Location link
Regional Office link
Assessment center link

NOTE: Enter the center name and select the region, qualification, province and click the “Search” button to check the nearest center.

Eligibility

• The STEP program is open to Filipino citizens who are at least 18 years old and are either unemployed or underemployed. They should also be physically fit to undergo training.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Mailing address
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) is a government-funded program in the Philippines that provides free skills training to eligible individuals to help them acquire skills that are in demand in various industries.
• The program aims to help address unemployment and skills gaps in the country by equipping individuals with the necessary skills to gain employment or start their own businesses.

Information which might help

• Under the program, the government partners with various training institutions and organizations to provide training programs that are responsive to the needs of the labor market.
• The training programs offered under the STEP program include technical and vocational courses, entrepreneurship, and life skills training.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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