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Access to TVET
Expand access to training programs through scholarships and free assessment, to enhance the employability of TVET graduates.
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Negros Island Region (NIR)
Empowering every Filipino through quality Technical-Vocational Education and Skills Development (TVET), fostering a globally competitive workforce and inclusive regional growth.
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Niña Connie G. Dodd
Regional Director
TESDA – Negros Island Region
MESSAGE FROM THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Welcome to TESDA Negros Island Region
Welcome to the official website of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority – Negros Island Region (TESDA-NIR).
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our official digital platform, where we continue our commitment to providing accessible, relevant, and high-quality Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs that empower our communities and strengthen the regional workforce.
Following the historic reconstitution of the Negros Island Region, TESDA-NIR remains steadfast in delivering responsive skills development programs, scholarship opportunities, competency assessments, certification services, and strong partnerships with industry, local government units, and educational institutions.
Through this website, we invite students, workers, employers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to explore our programs, assessment and certification services, scholarship opportunities, and initiatives that support employment generation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.
Together, let us continue building a skilled, globally competitive, and values-driven Filipino workforce for a stronger Negros Island Region.
Impact & Reach
Empowering Communities Through Skills
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Provinces Served
Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor
50+
Partner Schools
TESDA institutions & private training centers
10K+
Annual Scholars
Beneficiaries of STEP, TWSP, and UAQTEA grants
90%+
Employment Rate
Of certified graduates in key industries
TESDA Negros Island Region
Programs & Services
TESDA Negros Island Region provides accessible technical-vocational education and training, competency assessment, certification, and scholarship opportunities that equip Negrosanons with globally competitive skills.
Scholarships
Government-funded training scholarships covering tuition and assessment fees for qualified applicants.
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Training Centers
Accredited TESDA Technology Institutions and partner centers offering hands-on technical-vocational courses.
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Assessment & Certification
Competency assessments leading to nationally recognized National Certificates (NC) and Certificates of Competency (COC).
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Contact & Directory
TESDA NIR Regional Office
Connect with the TESDA Negros Island Region Regional Headquarters for technical-vocational education and skills development services.
TESDA NIR
Regional Headquarters
Regional Headquarters — Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
Regional Office
