By Tracy Cabrera
DepEd, CHED, TESDA Launch ‘One Education’ Program to Strengthen Learning-to-Employment Pathways
DEPED COMPLEX, Pasig City — The Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have joined forces to launch the “One Education” program to create a stronger learning-to-employment pathway for Filipinos and accelerate education reforms.
Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said the program is a unified initiative that will help learners, families, schools, training institutions, employers, and partners better understand how opportunities in basic education, higher education, technical-vocational education, and workforce development are connected.
“One Education serves as a reminder that our learners’ aspirations are interconnected. When the system is more integrated, it becomes easier for every Filipino to see where they can start, progress, and succeed,” Angara said.
CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis said the program will make the transition from senior high school and technical-vocational education to higher education more efficient, emphasizing the need for seamless learning pathways.
“Through One Education, we are ensuring that a learner’s prior academic and technical achievements—whether from senior high school or tech-voc programs—are recognized and credited by our higher education institutions,” she said.
TESDA Director General Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez highlighted how the initiative responds to the evolving demands of the workforce.
“Whatever industry you wish to enter and whatever your background, there is a clear path toward your dream. It reflects our goal of improving access to new skills, certifications, and further studies. Whether through tech-voc, senior high school, or college, each offers a route to success,” Benitez said.
Aside from the “One Education” initiative, the three agencies also launched the Education Reform Fellowship after signing a memorandum of agreement with Analytiks Inc. for Project TAHANAN, which aims to provide learners with exposure across the education and workforce development ecosystem and help track their learning-to-employment journey.
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