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.