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DepEd, CHEd, TESDA unite to guard students amid disasters
The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) held their first joint national management committee meeting to tackle learning losses and workforce readiness.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara hailed the meeting as historic, emphasizing the united effort to make learning delivery responsive to disaster challenges.
The committee, also attended by EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Mark Yee, brought together top officials from the three agencies to discuss urgent concerns affecting the curriculum at all educational levels.
TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez honored those affected by recent disasters, particularly learners, highlighting the importance of resilience in human development.
Key discussions included addressing urgent concerns, bolstering public-private partnerships, and enhancing graduate employability.
Approximately 15 industry partners participated, underscoring the significance of closer government-private sector collaboration in preparing graduates for the dynamic workforce.
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