Sub-Outcome 4: TVET programs supportive of transition to New Normal
Devise innovative means of implementing TVET programs and services to consider the value chain approach. Flexible and dynamic approaches will be adopted in the technical education and skills development regulatory programs, utilizing ICT or online modes in the processing of applications, inspection, validation, authentication, verification and issuance of certifications and compliance audit. TESDA programs shall focus on strengthening collaborations with concerned government agencies, LGUs and other stakeholders. Partnership in support of the Bayanihan Act shall be pursued along with the development of Enterprise-based Training Guidelines compliant to COVID-19 precautionary measures to include production of PPEs (e.g. face masks, face shields, protective body suits, goggles, hand sanitizer and surface disinfectants) through training-cum-production programs. Trainings for learning facilitators in online/blended training mode, "learning by experience", will be implemented. An inventory of TESDA Technology Institutions (TTIs), that can implement training programs on health-related qualifications shall also be facilitated. Reskill or upskill affected and unemployed individuals. TVET can cater to students who will be affected or will drop out from school, including reskilling or upskilling those who have become unemployed due to work stoppage. Development of skills necessary for the adjustment to structural changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be facilitated. The acquisition and development of foundational cognitive and socio-emotional skills will be continued to improve the employability of TVET scholars. These skills such as empathy and resilience have become increasingly valued in the current circumstances. Moreover, investment in learning technology and digital skills of TVET instructors and students can ensure lifelong access to learning opportunities and future workforce adaptability. TESDA will partner with SUCs and private sector in reskilling or upskilling the learners with collaborative learning opportunities for them to be more productive. Displaced or temporarily closed MSMEs can partner with the private sector like shifting to other businesses (when necessary) to recoup their losses during the quarantine periods (See more discussion in thematic area on Industry and Services). Strategies for Social Protection and Housing Services Sub-Outcome 1: Vulnerable groups’ protection needs enhanced/ sustained
Continue the provision of social protection services with priority focus on the highly vulnerable population/sectors. The COVID-19 outbreak affects all segments of the population, especially the vulnerable sectors (women, children, elderly, PWDs, informal workers, OFWs, IPs, farmers, fisherfolks, informal settlers, etc.) Social protection programs will be sustained and enhanced to reduce the vulnerabilities of these individuals and families. DSWD will sustain and enhance their SAP, 4Ps, assistance to individuals in crisis situation and social pensions for the indigent senior citizens. Supplementary feeding for children will be continuously provided to all child development centers and supervised neighborhood plays. DOLE and OWWA will continue to provide the displaced/disadvantaged workers/OFWs like the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD), LGU Emergency Employment Assistance Program (LEAP), Wage Subsidy Program, Nurses for Occupational Safety and Health (NOSH) Program, CAMP, DOLE-AKAP, Balik Manggawa Project and assistance to workers in private establishments. Shelter and other agencies will enhance the emergency loan assistance to their members. Western Visayas COVID-19 Regional Recovery Plan Thematic Strategies to Mitigate Losses 106
