Synchronizing Local Government TVET Programs with Its Economic Directions
Local government units (LGUs) remain among the most valuable implementers of technical-vocational education and training (TVET) program in the Philippines. In 2002, around a third of public expenditures on TVET (or around PhP1.56 billion) came from local government units. (" Investment in the Technical Vocational Education and Training in the Philippines ," p. 67; published by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization and the International Institute of Educational Planning) Most TVET training conducted by LGUs are short-term courses (ranging from a few hours to several months) and are often along well-known qualifications or occupations such as automotive mechanic, welding and electrical installation and maintenance. TVET courses funded but not directly conducted by LGUs are often along courses whose trainer, equipment and/or supplies requirement are beyond local government budgets such as advanced welding and heavy equipment operation or ser...