Engineering faculty conducts ETEEAP worksite visits to validate competencies

ETEEAPSeptember 22, 2025

The Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation College of Engineering successfully conducted the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Worksite Visitation this academic year, engaging directly with student-professionals in their workplaces to validate competencies and align industry experience with academic outcomes.

ETEEAP, a government-recognized program, allows working professionals to earn their bachelor’s degree by accrediting prior learning, skills, and work experiences. Through this initiative, the MSEUF College of Engineering offers degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Geodetic, Electronics, Computer, and Industrial Engineering.

The visitation affirmed MSEUF’s role in expanding access to higher education while strengthening collaboration between academia and industry to prepare globally competitive engineers.

This initiative reflects MSEUF’s mission to provide transformative and outcomes-oriented education by recognizing real-world expertise and integrating it into academic achievement. The university’s values of Service, Excellence, and Fortitude were evident in supporting professionals as they pursue higher learning while contributing to their industries.

Related UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 4: Quality Education – ETEEAP expands access to lifelong learning and recognizes professional skills as part of formal education.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – By enabling professionals to upskill and complete their degrees, the program supports career advancement and workforce development.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaboration with industries ensures that education stays relevant to labor market needs.