Free TESDA Training with ₱160 Daily Allowance: Baking, Cookery, Food and Beverage Services


Learning a new skill can help you prepare for work, improve your livelihood, or start a small business. With free training and assessment, this scholarship opportunity makes it easier to take that first step.

Ledesma School of Skills Development Inc. is accepting applicants for four TESDA training programs. The opportunity is being promoted to residents of Bugallon, with enrollment handled at the school in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

Enrollment runs from October 7 to 15, 2026, with 100 scholarship slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Available Training Programs

Choose a course that matches your interests and career goals:

Training Program Duration
Food and Beverage Services NC II 45 days
Bread and Pastry Production NC II 18 days
Cookery NC II 40 days
Events Management Services NC III 14 days

Food and Beverage Services focuses on serving guests and assisting with dining operations. Bread and Pastry Production develops baking skills, while Cookery provides practical training in food preparation. Events Management Services covers skills used in planning and coordinating events.

These courses can help learners prepare for opportunities in restaurants, hotels, bakeries, catering businesses, and event services.

Scholarship Benefits

The listed benefits include:

  • Free training
  • Free assessment
  • ₱160 daily allowance
  • Free ID with lace
  • Free personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Graduation ceremony

The total allowance will depend on the applicable training days and scholarship conditions. Applicants may confirm the computation and release schedule with the school.

National Certification requires passing the relevant competency assessment.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be 18 years old or above. According to the enrollment information, there is no upper age limit, so interested learners in their 40s, 50s, and beyond may apply.

Contact the school to confirm any additional qualifications for your preferred course.

Training Schedule

Classes are scheduled to begin on October 19, 2026.

The announced class schedule is Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Before enrolling, consider whether you can commit to the schedule and complete the required training days.

Documents to Prepare

Prepare photocopies of the following:

  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Educational record, such as a High School Diploma, Form 137, Form 138, or College TOR/Diploma
  • Valid ID with signature
  • Barangay Clearance or Certificate of Indigency
  • Marriage Contract, if married or required
  • ID pictures: 1×1, 2×2, and/or passport-size, with a white background, collared shirt, and digitized name tag
  • Long brown or white folder/envelope

Applicants are advised to prepare approximately three to four sets of photocopies. Confirm the exact document and photo requirements with the school before submission.

How to Enroll

Visit Ledesma School of Skills Development Inc. during the enrollment period, October 7–15, 2026. Ask about your preferred course, confirm slot availability and qualifications, and submit the required documents.

Enrollment address:
Star Monica Hotel, Resort and Restaurant
National Highway, Brgy. Quibaol, Lingayen, Pangasinan

Contact number: 0969 525 3075

With only 100 slots announced, preparing your requirements early can help you avoid delays.

Why Apply?

This scholarship gives you a chance to learn practical skills without paying training and assessment fees. Whether you enjoy cooking, baking, serving guests, or organizing events, you can choose a course that supports your next career or livelihood goal.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with TESDA, Ledesma School of Skills Development Inc., or any government agency, and we do not process applications. Details are based on the supplied enrollment information. Confirm availability, requirements, schedules, and benefits directly with the training provider.