Bossjob, described as a "chat-first career platform for hiring in Southeast Asia," has teamed up with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-National Capital Region (TESDA-NCR) to widen employment opportunities for technical vocational education and training (TVET) graduates.
Officials from TESDA-NCR and Bossjob signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) last March 20, 2024, at the TESDA Complex, Taguig City.
To assist the graduates, Bossjob will offer training programs tailored to the graduates, along with resources for career development and access to job opportunities.
The partnership is part of TESDA-NCR's "CollaboraTVET: Forging Partnerships for TVET Excellence" initiative that aims to expand ties with government bodies, academia, businesses, and industries to enhance TVET in Southeast Asia.
"The CollaboraTVET initiative, emanating from the program of TESDA Secretary Suharto "Teng" Mangudadatu, underscores our dedication to fostering strategic alliances, particularly with private industries. Our primary objective is to ensure that our TVET programs are finely attuned to meet the evolving demands of these industries," explained TESDA-NCR Regional Director Engr. Jovencio Ferrer, Jr.
As a chat-based platform, Bossjob utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies to process "accurate AI-enabled talent matching and direct chat features, which significantly boosts hiring efficiency for both job seekers and companies."
As per Bossjob's data in 2023, "80 percent of job seekers initiated chats with employers upon joining the platform," with employers responding at a rate of 70 percent, resulting in a 50 percent matching rate.
Bossjob Country Manager Kimberly Chen expressed the platform's elation in connecting with TESDA to "forge an ecosystem enriched with our innovative tools and programs where TESDA graduates can flourish and significantly contribute to the country's economic prosperity."
"We are committed to working hand in hand with TESDA to ensure that our programs are finely tuned to the evolving needs of the workforce and the industries we serve. We are excited to set forth on this journey in ensuring that with every step we take alongside TESDA, we are guaranteeing success for every TESDA graduate and, by extension, bolstering the economic fabric of the Philippines,” she added.
TESDA's TVET Program currently offers 316 training regulations, 74 competency standards, and 570 diploma programs for free to all Filipinos.
More than 1.2 million graduates of technical vocational education and training (tech-voc) courses were recorded by TESDA in 2023, along with over 800,000 certified skilled workers nationwide.
"At TESDA, we recognize the significant role played by employment generators within the TVET ecosystem. Our esteemed partners serve as our primary source of insight, articulating their knowledge essential for modern workplaces. This embodies our commitment to Area-Based and workforce requirements, thereby enabling us to equip our learners with the requisite skills and Demand-Driven (ABDD) TVET, reflecting TESDA's vital role in shaping a workforce prepared for the challenges of the 21st century," Ferrer, Jr. added.