WORLD EDUCATION CONNECT MULTIDISCIPLINARY E-PUBLICATION
Vol. V Issue VIII (August 2025)
International Circulation
This is an open-access, peer-reviewed, and refereed international publication in online & printed versions that features research papers, abstracts, theses, dissertations, and journals. It is registered to the ISSN National Center of the Philippines, and ISSN International Center, the Global Index for Continuing Resources with ISSN (Online) 2799-0842 and ISSN (Print) 2799-130X.
World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. V, Issue VIII (August 2025), pp.29-31
REYNOLD G. BUSTILLO, DIT
Associate Professor V
Biliran Province State University
Introduction
In today’s fast-changing, tech-driven world, higher education must go beyond theory. Institutions must align their programs with industry standards, labor demands, and global competencies (Abrignani et al., 2020). One effective way to achieve this is by integrating academic programs with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) National Certification (NC) system. Aligning the Biliran Province State University – School of Technology and Computer Studies (BiPSU-STCS) offerings with TESDA NCs ensures graduates possess job-ready, industry-recognized skills (TESDA, 2020).
BiPSU, as a state university, is mandated to produce graduates capable of contributing to national development. The School of Technology and Computer Studies (STCS) offers programs in fields like computer science, which align closely with TESDA-certified competencies.
TESDA is the national agency responsible for overseeing technical education and skills development in the Philippines. Its National Certification system ensures that workers meet job-specific competency standards, validated through performance-based assessments. These NCs are becoming increasingly important in both local and international job markets.
