TESDA Special Training for Employment (STEP)

The Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) is a community-based specialty training program that addresses specific skills needs of communities and promotes employment through entrepreneurial, self-employment, and service-oriented activities. Training programs are generally short-term or module-based. Beneficiaries receive free training and competency assessment, starter toolkits, and a training allowance of ₱60.00 per day for the duration of the training.