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Vital EBET Act signing elates Senate president

November 7, 2024 Camille P. Balagtas 175 views

THE Enterprise-Based Education and Training Framework (EBET) Act that will institutionalize and strengthen apprenticeship programs in the country will pave the way for the development of more Filipinos into highly-skilled and globally-competitive workers.

Senate President Chiz Escudero said the (EBET) Act, which will be set to be signed yesterday, is a key step toward “bridging the gap between education and industry, and preparing the Filipino workforce to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”

A priority measure of the administration, the EBET seeks to address the persistent issue of jobs-skills mismatch that has served as a barrier for many Filipinos to secure employment or better-paying jobs.

With the EBET, employers will be provided with incentives to encourage them to offer apprenticeship programs for low to mid-level and higher-level skills for new entrants to the labor force.

Employees who want to engage in upskilling to support career progression will also be covered by the EBET.

“With a rapidly-evolving labor market, one cannot afford to remain stagnant. The requirements of enterprises are constantly changing so jobseekers and employees alike must adapt to survive,” Escudero said.

Filed as Senate Bill No. SBN 2587, the EBET was authored by Senator Joel Villanueva, who sponsored the bill as head of the subcommittee on enterprise-based education and training to employment act.

Escudero was the chair of the committee on higher, technical and vocational education, the mother committee of the subcommittee headed by Villanueva.

By developing and strengthening the knowledge and skills of individuals, Escudero said it will be easier for them to secure jobs that will be more fulfilling and meaningful and will also enhance their opportunities for career advancement.