The Tulong Trabaho Scholarship Program (TuTo), established under Republic Act 10869, is a TESDA-administered scholarship initiative specifically designed to assist displaced workers, unemployed individuals, and other vulnerable members of the labor force in rebuilding their careers through targeted technical-vocational training. Recognizing the economic hardship faced by those who have lost their jobs due to retrenchment, closure of establishments, or other involuntary circumstances, TuTo provides a structured pathway back to productive employment through fully subsidized skills training at accredited TVET institutions.
Scholarship grants under TuTo are aligned with the qualifications most in demand across key industries, ensuring that beneficiaries emerge from training with competencies that directly respond to current and emerging labor market needs. Completers are assessed for National Certificates (NC) under the TESDA Qualification Standards, strengthening their credentials and improving their competitiveness for reemployment or livelihood opportunities. By combining financial support with industry-relevant training, the Tulong Trabaho Scholarship Program serves as a critical safety net and reintegration mechanism — helping displaced and unemployed Filipinos regain their footing and transition confidently back into the workforce.