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Filipinos are known as fluent English speakers. However, the fast-changing global arena opens more opportunities for Filipino workers. This includes countries where English is not the first language like South Korea, Spain, and others.
This is the reason why the Language Skills Institute of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority are offering free classes in English, Korean, Mandarin and Spanish language. The schedules of training are the following:
English- September 3 – October 5, 2007
Korean- August 27 - September 21, 2007
Mandarin- August 27 - September 21, 2007
Spanish- September 3 - November 20, 2007
Classes are from Monday to Friday at TESDA Complex, East Service Road, South Superhighway Taguig City.
(Morning class: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; Afternoon class: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Criteria for the selection of Foreign Language Programs Scholars
English: (100 slots available), Must be job-ready:
LOCAL:
Occupation: Call Center Agent
Age Requirement: at least 18 years old
Educational Attainment: High School graduate
Must have a score of 55-69 in the Prospeak assessment
ABROAD:
Hong Kong, Singapore, North America
Occupation: Caregiver, Household worker
Age Requirement: at least 23 years old
Must be a Caregiver or Household Service Worker NCII holder
Korean
Age Requirement: not more than 37 years old
At least high school graduate with at least 2 years work experience
Must be registered with POEA ( must present POEA Registration Card)
Spanish
Occupation: Caregiver, Household worker
Age Requirement: at least 23 years old
Must be a Caregiver or Household Service Worker NCII holder
Mandarin
Occupation: Factory worker, Caretaker
Age Requirement: at least 23 years old
For further inquiries, please inquire at the nearest TESDA-NCR District Office. Bring 3 pcs. 1 x 1 photo. You may also contact TESDA at 817-4076 to 82.
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