THE government has opened a technical and vocational education and training (TVET) center in New Clark City to prepare workers in the hospitality sector, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Thursday.
The Off-Campus Training Center for the Tarlac Center for Learning and Skills Success (TClass) program serve host communities to address the increasing demand for skilled workers in New Clark City and the growing hospitality sector in the province.
The program, accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) in partnership with the provincial government of Tarlac, will produce job-ready, globally competitive workers, the BCDA said.
Through subsidized training programs, the Tarlac provincial government seeks to empower local communities and enhance workforce readiness.
The training center, located in Athletes' Village Building B at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, is equipped with facilities for hands-on and simulation-based instruction.
It will strictly comply with the Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (Utpras), ensuring that all courses meet national standards for quality and relevance.
“As infrastructure and investments continue to expand in New Clark City, the demand for skilled labor will also grow. Providing a dedicated training venue here ensures that local communities are prepared to participate in and contribute to this development,“ BCDA president and CEO Joshua Bingcang said.
How to register
The municipality of Capas, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), will sponsor the Tesda assessment fees of graduates for their national certificates.
The certification will strengthen their employment advantage in New Clark City.
Interested applicants for TClass must register and submit requirements to the PESO Office in Capas or PESO Tarlac Province Office.
The TClass will train 10 batches of students in one year. The first batch will start its 20-day training this month.
“This Tesda-accredited Off-Campus Training Center is key in strengthening our workforce in Tarlac. We are investing directly in people by giving them access to high-quality and industry-driven training that leads to employment opportunities,” Tarlac Gov. Christian Yap said.
The training center is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s goal of generating high-quality jobs and strengthening the country’s workforce as part of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Plan 2025-2034.
The plan, launched in 2025 by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), is the national blueprint for job creation, workforce development, and labor market transformation.
