Glossary of Terms

involves dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the work environment when undertaking a work activity
Source: TESDA Circular No. 059, s. 2020

a major employment facilitation event to assist the TVET graduates which shall be initiated by the Regional/Provincial/District Offices (ROPODOs).
Source: TESDA Circular No. 26, s. 2009

Is an employment facilitation initiative of the DOLE with funding support from the Government of Canada and technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The program seeks to assist young Filipinos to start their careers and find meaningful paid employment.
Source: DOLE DO No. 148-16 series of 2016

refers to a process by which economies that progress towards a green economy also strengthens each of the four pillars of decent work for all, particularly social dialogue, social protection, rights at work, and employment.

Source: International Labour Organization, 2018, as cited in TESDA Circular No. 032, s. 2024

covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School [SHS]) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship.
Source: http://www.gov.ph/k-12/

it is also known as Key Success Indicator KSIs Indicators help an organization define and measure progress toward organizational goals. Once an organization has analyzed its mission, identified all its stakeholders, and defined its goals, it needs a way to measure progress toward those goals. Key Performance Indicators are those measurements.
Source: Scontrino Powell, Inc.

refers to teaching basic knowledge on labor rights and other skills relating to negotiation, fostering smooth interpersonal relations in the workplace, and mechanisms for redressing grievances and other concerns.
Source: RA 11551, Section 3, letter b, as cited in TESDA Circular No. 053, s. 2023

the population 15 years old and over, whether employed or unemployed, who contribute to the production of goods and services in the country.
Source: PSA

the proportion (in percent) of the total number of persons in the labor force to the total population 15 years old and over.
Source: PSA

a system consisting of employers as buyers and workers as sellers, the purpose of which is to match job vacancies with job applicants and to set wages.
Source: ILO