Congress News: BILL EYES ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUBJECTS IN SCHOOLS A bill is seeking to stimulate interest in entrepreneurship among the Filipino youth by providing entrepreneurship opportunities, financial and technical assistance and by incorporating subjects and competencies in entrepreneurship in the school curriculum. “We need to equip the youth with the necessary skills and values to turn their ideas into successful business and to be able to sustain growth amidst challenges,” said Rep. Rene L. Relampagos (1st District, Bohol) in introducing House Bill 5169 entitled “Poverty Reduction through Youth Entrepreneurship Act.” Under the measure, the Department of Education (DepEd), in consultation with learning organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), Local Government Units (LGUs) and other concerned groups, shall develop and integrate subjects and competencies in entrepreneurship in their curriculum. At the primary level, the subjects or competencies on entrepreneurship will principally focus on teaching the fundamental and ideal values necessary to become successful entrepreneurs, which include to being hardworking, creative, cost-efficient and learning the propensity to save. On the other hand, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are directed to develop and integrate subjects and competencies in entrepreneurship in the curriculum of post-secondary level. (PRIB/ lvc)
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 03:33:50 +0000
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