The partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) and LinkedIn, an online professional networking platform, aims to equip educators with tools to enhance their skills and remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Beyond networking, LinkedIn offers micro-credential courses through its LinkedIn Learning platform. The courses under this partnership align with the Philippines Professional Standards for Educators, ensuring that teachers receive targeted, skills-based training.
“The Philippines is facing significant challenges in addressing teacher distribution and a shortage of nearly 90,000 educators,” said Education Secretary Sonny Angara. “The pandemic underscored the need for ongoing teacher support and training to deliver quality education in diverse and remote learning environments.”
Angara emphasized that the collaboration with LinkedIn allows DepEd to establish sustainable professional development programs for teachers, moving beyond one-time training initiatives. He also highlighted efforts to improve digital access in remote areas, ensuring equal opportunities for all educators under the department.
Global professional platform
Teachers can enroll in courses covering data analytics, artificial intelligence, and soft skills such as critical thinking.
“As a global professional platform, LinkedIn provides a unique bird’s-eye view of the future of work. We have 1.1 billion members globally, over 20 million jobs, and 41,000 associated skills, which are evolving rapidly,” said Atul Harkisanka, head of Growth Markets at LinkedIn, during the partnership announcement at DepEd. “Our data suggests that by 2030, 70% of the skills required for jobs will be significantly different from today.”
The initiative will benefit over 200,000 public school teachers, granting them expanded access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
“Change is happening faster than ever,” said Bhavana Chauhan, country lead for the Philippines, LinkedIn. “Think about your own role. You may not change your job, but your job is changing.”
Senior high school students
DepEd will also utilize LinkedIn Talent Insights (LTI) to inform curriculum design for Grade 11 and 12 students. This data-driven approach ensures that classroom instruction aligns with in-demand skills, better preparing students for the workforce.
To complement this initiative, DepEd plans to roll out “LinkedIn 101” training for senior high school students. These sessions, conducted in partnership with LinkedIn, will teach students how to optimize their profiles, build professional networks, and leverage the platform for job opportunities. By highlighting their skills, achievements, and experiences effectively, fresh graduates can enhance their visibility to recruiters, stand out in a competitive job market, and access economic opportunities.
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