Culinary arts in Tech-Voc education are turning passion into profit

Raymart Manalo

doi:10.64591/sqpa4958

Authors

Asst. Prof. Raymart Manalo College of Teacher Education, Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, Zamboanga City, 7000 Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64591/sqpa4958

Keywords:

Culinary Arts, Technical-Vocational Education, Entrepreneurship

Abstract

Culinary arts in Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Philippines are transforming passion for cooking into profitable careers and businesses. Despite infrastructure challenges, programs supported by TESDA and other institutions equip students with industry-relevant skills, enabling many graduates to secure employment locally and abroad or launch entrepreneurial ventures. Culinary TVET offers a practical, economically valuable pathway that empowers Filipinos to turn their culinary talents into sustainable livelihoods.

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