TECHNICAL and vocational students will learn much about the competencies they need with the creation of a body, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) said Friday.

At a briefing, Tesda Deputy Director General for Partnership and Linkages Nelly Dillera said that the creation of the Tesda industry board, together with industry stakeholders, academic institutions, and government agencies related to growth sectors, will enable students to learn the skills that these industries need.