Abu dhabi: Reaffirming its commitment to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has announced the return of its Overseas Assessment Program (OAP) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, scheduled from November 21 to 23. This initiative aims to provide accessible skills assessment and certification for OFWs, following a series of successful OAP activities worldwide.
According to Philippines News Agency, the assessment will be held at Infinity Studies and Technical Solutions, a TESDA-accredited overseas assessment center in Abu Dhabi. This program aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance support systems and expand opportunities for OFWs through skills development and certification. The OAP will offer assessment opportunities in Caregiving NC II and Health Care Services NC II, targeting 200 OFWs.
By achieving national certification, OFWs can validate their technical expertise, enhance their professional credentials, and improve their employability in the global workforce. TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez emphasized the agency’s commitment to supporting Filipino workers globally, highlighting the mandate to provide skills training and certification to Filipino skilled workers.
“Our kababayans abroad deserve the same access to quality skills assessment and certification as those here at home. Through the Overseas Assessment Program, we bring TESDA’s commitment to skills excellence and lifelong learning closer to our modern-day heroes, the OFWs who continue to uplift the Filipino name across the world,” Benitez stated in a news release.
Interested OFWs in Abu Dhabi can register for the 2025 OAP through the official link provided. Applicants must submit a duly accomplished Application Form, a Self-Assessment Guide (SAG) for their chosen qualification, and a copy of their training certificate or certificate of employment (COE) to the designated assessment center. Electronic copies of the Application Form and SAG can be downloaded via the provided link.
This year’s OAP has assessed 1,362 OFWs across five countries in the Middle East and Asia, with 1,192 earning TESDA National Certificates and Certificates of Competency. This reflects the program’s ongoing success in recognizing and empowering Filipino workers abroad.
The 2025 OAP, in collaboration with the Department of Migrant Workers, aims to support the career growth and employment opportunities of OFWs by certifying their skills according to national and global standards.
