CCCI’s Assessment, Certification, and Accreditation Services (ACAS) conducted an academe coordination meeting and site visit at the University of Cebu (UC) and the Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT).
The activity was held at SCSIT Campus on February 15, 2022, and UC Campus on February 16, 2022. Dr. Grayfield Bajao – Dir of TETAC; Dr. Anna Liza Son – Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Mr. Regie Gabunada – Assistant Dean, visited the UC campus and Engr. Alden Salazar, President and Chairman of the Board; Dr. Mitchellin Macabalin Dir. of Education at the SCSIT campus.
The meeting and site visit is to formally engage SCSIT as a partner for the DET pilot program. It is also aimed to provide updates & information on the qualification profiles to be piloted, their corresponding curriculum designs, and training delivery. They have also discussed the roles and responsibilities, and terms and conditions in preparation for the MOU signing.
Unemployment and underemployment are among the country’s biggest problems caused by the lack of education of youth. Poverty has led many kids deprived of education, taking away the basic skills they should learn to get a decent job.
Meanwhile, Dual Education and Training (DET) encourages students to study in the classroom and the workplace. The DET strategy optimizes learners’ capacity to develop in-demand skills vital for the labor market while adequately preparing them for instant employment.
DET encourages the growth of a trained workforce that can fulfill the demands of the job market. Workers with higher levels of education have a greater chance of getting work. A competent workforce boosts a country’s economic competitiveness, attracting more investment and supporting job development.
DET benefits the companies, the schools, and, importantly, the students. The program helps the company boost its production by having a well-skilled workforce. Moreover, it increases the worker-retention rate, saving recruitment time and expenses.
Meanwhile, DET helps the schools maintain and update their curriculum and aids resource optimization. The school also receives regular feedback from the industries, ensuring that they teach the right skills based on the training plans.
For trainees, DET boosts their confidence by providing social and personal skills. In addition, the program exposes the trainees to real work-life situations where they learn market-oriented skills. Also, the trainees have a higher chance of getting a job after their training and better chances of getting promoted and earning more.
DET is one of the best solutions to address lack of education, unemployment, underemployment, and thus poverty.
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CCCI) is the Philippines’ most prominent local business membership group. CCCI defines itself as “The Engine of Cebu’s Business Growth Toward Global Competitiveness,” with approximately 900 member firms from diverse sectors such as Trade, Industry, Service, ICT, and Sectoral Business Associations.