Looking for a chance to learn a new skill without paying for training?
TESDA is offering free scholarship opportunities for qualified applicants who want to take short vocational courses such as Driving, Solar Installation, Dressmaking, Bread and Pastry Production, Cookery, and other in-demand skills programs. These courses are designed to help learners gain practical, job-ready skills that can be useful for employment, livelihood, or even starting a small business.
This 2026 scholarship opportunity is available to residents of the 1st District of Camarines Sur under the TESDA Special Training for Employment Program (STEP), with support from Congressman Hori Horibata.
Several free skills training programs are available in the municipalities of Ragay, Sipocot, Cabusao, Lupi, and Del Gallego.
Available TESDA Scholarships by Municipality
Ragay
- Dressmaking NC II – 25 slots
- Driving NC II – 25 slots
- Bread and Pastry Production NC II – 25 slots
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II – 25 slots
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I – 24 slots
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I, 2nd Batch – 25 slots
- PV Systems Installation NC II – 24 slots
Sipocot
- Dressmaking NC II – 25 slots
Cabusao
- Driving NC II – 16 slots
- Bread and Pastry Production NC II – 19 slots
Lupi
- Driving NC II – 16 slots
- Masonry NC II – 15 slots
Del Gallego
- Driving NC II – 16 slots
- Cookery NC II – 15 slots
How to Apply
If you are interested in one of these TESDA scholarship programs, visit the Mayor’s Office of your municipality and ask about the 2026 TESDA STEP scholarship.
Ragay Municipal Hall, Poblacion, Ragay, Camarines Sur
Contact Person: Melvin
📍 Del Gallego
Del Gallego Municipal Hall, Barangay Comadogcadog, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur
Contact Person: APL
📍 Cabusao
Cabusao Municipal Hall, Municipal Compound, New Poblacion, Cabusao, Camarines Sur
Contact Person: Grace
📍 Lupi
Municipal Hall Building, Zone 1, Poblacion, Lupi, Camarines Sur
Contact Person: Rica
📍 Sipocot
Sipocot Municipal Compound, Barangay South Centro, Sipocot, Camarines Sur
Contact Person: Kagawad Jet Gabon
The local office can provide the latest information about the application requirements, qualifications, submission process, training schedule, and remaining slots.
It is also a good idea to prepare common documents such as a valid ID, birth certificate, school records, and ID photos, but applicants should confirm the official requirements first because these may vary depending on the program.
Important Reminder
Some qualifications shown in the original announcement, including Bread and Pastry Production NC II and SMAW NC I, were marked as “Superseded.” Applicants should confirm with the concerned Mayor’s Office or TESDA office whether an updated qualification or training regulation will be used.
Since the scholarship has limited slots, interested applicants are encouraged to inquire as soon as possible.
This opportunity can be a practical way to gain new skills without paying for
the training, especially for those preparing for employment, looking for
additional livelihood opportunities, or planning to start a small business.
Official Poster Announcement:
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with TESDA, the Office of Congressman Hori Horibata, or any local government office, and we do not process scholarship applications. Please contact the appropriate Municipal Mayor’s Office for official and updated information.
