A five-year workforce development project implemented by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

About the project

Launched in 2018, YouthWorks PH aims to make education and training more responsive to the needs of the economy by working with the government, industry, and academy to provide opportunities to youth not in education, employment, or training (NEET).

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Site

Course

Registration Link

Greater Manila Area (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal)

Food and Beverage Service, Construction - Masonry, Construction - Heavy Equipment, Construction - Carpentry, Construction - Steel Works

https://youthworks.pbed.ph/trainee-registration/form

General Santos

Electronic Product Assembly and Servicing, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, Food Processing, Construction - Steel Works

https://youthworks.pbed.ph/trainee-registration/form

Cebu

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

https://youthworks.pbed.ph/trainee-registration/form

Project Priority Areas

  • Greater Manila Area
  • Cebu
  • Cagayan de Oro
  • General Santos
  • Zamboanga

Growth Sectors of the Project

  • Agriculture
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Health Services
  • Construction
  • ICT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YouthWorks PH?

YouthWorks PH is a five-year project (2018-2023) of USAID and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) which aims to provide work-based training to young Filipinos, helping them become productive and employable while promoting better alignment between industry and the education system.

What are the priority areas of the project?

Greater Manila Area, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Zamboanga


 

What are the growth sectors of the project?

Agriculture, Food Manufacturing, Hospitality and Tourism, Health Services, Construction, ICT


 

Who can apply?

1. Youth aged 18 to 30 years old

2. Graduate of at least high school level

3. Not in education, employment or training at the planned start of FTW

How does it work? What is the process of application?

1. Youth applies to YouthWorks PH through outreach programs, career caravans, online registrations, etc.

2. YouthWorks, together with the partner company and school, screens the candidates.

3. Youth trainees are selected and placed.

4. Trainees undergo life skills training.

5. Trainees begin Flexible Training for Work.

6. Youth completes program and receives relevant certification.

What is Flexible Training for Work?

Ang YouthWorks PH FTW (Flexible Training for Work) ng United States Agency for International Development ay isang programang nagbibigay ng libreng online training sa mga kabataan sa tulong ng isang online mentor. Layunin nitong turuan ang mga kabataang 18-30 years old ng online modules na makakatulong sa paghahanap ng trabaho. Kabilang dito ang leadership skills, communication skills at marami pang iba. 

 

May oportunidad ang mga trainee na matuto ng iba't ibang mga TESDA courses. Makakakuha ng certificate of completion kapag natapos ang kurso na pwedeng magamit sa paghahanap ng trabaho. May oportunidad ding mag-on-the-job training sa isang kumpanya at magtrabaho pagkatapos ng training. 

 

Libre ito, at may kasamang mobile internet at load allowance kada buwan at magtatagal ang programa ng apat na buwan o depende sa training program. 

Where can we reach you?

Please email us at info@pbed.ph or visit our Facebook page at fb.me/youthworksph.

How do we partner with you?

For partnerships and inquiries, please send us an email at: partnerships.youthworks@pbed.ph

What are the benefits of being a partner of the project?

FOR COMPANIES

Co-develop training plans oriented to suit company needs

Train a pool of youth as future employees

Strengthen human resource practices

 

FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS

Find committed partners from industry

Work on certificate and diploma programs from senior high school to ladderized college programs

Establish career centers for young Filipinos

 

FOR YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

Connect with youth not in education, employment or training

Strengthen networks with fellow youth and youth-serving organizations

The Team

Rhea Peñaflor

Chief of Party

Ling Edillon

Director for Operations

Hanibal Camua

Deputy Chief of Party

Managers

Alfonso Dulatre Jr.

Partnerships Manager

Eric Tumpang

Moniitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist

Officers and Assistants

Carlo Abadingo

Work-based Training Officer

Paula Victoria Gendrano

Communications Assistant

Czarina Kate Robles

Administrative Officer

Norain Talib

Youth Empowerment and Recruitment Officer for CDO

Glenn Arca

Youth Empowerment and Recruitment Officer for GenSan

Nomar Berdin

Youth Empowerment and Recruitment Officer for Cebu

Denver Pasiliao

Information Management Officer

Maricar Cascasan-Villafuerte

Work-based Training Officer

Rocelyn Encabo

Youth Empowerment and Recruitment Officer for Zamboanga

Therese Diana Peña

Government Relations and Public Policy Specialist

Rolyn Villafania

Operations Assistant

Lilia Peña

Finance Officer

Michael Alvin Labendia

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer

Roland Lladoni

Accountant

City Coordinators

Riva Valles

City Coordinator for Cebu

Verna Pilayre

City Coordinator for Cagayan de Oro

Daren Antonio Torres

City Coordinator for Zamboanga

Jose Kyle Gabriel Lagdameo

Partnerships and Training Coordinator for Luzon

Sharrold Rey Omondang

Partnerships and Training Coordinator for Southern Mindanao