Philippine Experience in Dual Training System

Abstract

Reducing unemployment continues to be a major challenge in the Philippines. Job-skills mismatch is often cited as one of the reasons for high unemployment, especially among the youth. The Dual Training System (DTS) is being promoted by the Philippine government as an approach which specifically addresses the issue of job-skills mismatch, given that it promotes partnerships between technical–vocational institutions (TVIs) and industry. Local studies in the Philippines also affirm that DTS and other TVET modalities that promote industry partnerships results in high employment rates. However, promoting DTS continues to be a challenge despite government incentives intended to scale it up. To successfully promote DTS, there is a need for stronger advocacies and more enticing incentives that would encourage TVIs, NGOs, and businesses to engage in DTS.