OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

I. Understanding the K to 12 Transition Program

II. Revised Policy on Sectoral Engagement (SE) Grants
III. Sectoral Engagement Grants
a) Overview
b) Mechanics
c) Important Dates
d) Nominate your Personnel
e) Be a Partner
f) Contact Us
IMPLICATIONS OF THE NATIONWIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - ENROLLMENT PER YEAR LEVEL

COLLEGE 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21

(Revised G.E.
Curriculum)

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year
INTERAGENCY EFFORTS
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE HIGHER EDUCATION

SCHOLARSHIPS RESEARCH & EXTENSION GRANTS

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING

& SHORT COURSES
PROFESSIONAL
ADVANCEMENT
GRANTS
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
GRANTS
The Commission awards grants to qualified HEI faculty and
staff who wish to build expertise in their fields of
specialization by undertaking non-degree courses.

*Programs to be taken must be related to the grantee’s teaching

specialization, research, creative or extension practice, that help build
local, regional or national competence, consciousness, and conscience.
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL
ADVANCEMENT ADVANCEMENT EDUCATION (CPE)
(LOCAL) (FOREIGN) PROGRAMS
Funding for certificate
For faculty and staff who wish to take local non- programs and short
degree professional advancement courses (e.g. training courses initiated
graduate certificate/diploma programs, by HEIs that have
leadership development programs, MOOCs) Centers of Excellence
and Centers of
Development. May be
done in partnership with
private and government
agencies.
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS
CONCEPT
● Higher education personnel
may obtain funding for non-
degree professional
advancement courses and
certification programs that are
aligned with their discipline
● Said programs may be those
offered by local or foreign
HEIs, private sector agencies,
interntaional development
organizations, language study
institutions, and government
agencies, among others.
2 Levels of Approval:
(1a) Approval by Course Provider
(1b) Approval by CHED for funding
Clarifications:
• Application to CHED and Course
Provider may be done
simultaneously
• CHED Approval requires 1-2 months
before release and grant disbursal
• It is recommended that applications
are done before the start of the
course
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

ELIGIBILITY
● Filipino Citizen
● Not more than 60 years old
● Holds at least a bachelor’s
degree
● No record of violation of any
Philippine law
● With return service agreement
with SHEI
● Program applied for is part of
priority field
● Endorsed by Dean of SHEI
EVALUATION
CRITERIA
● Scholastic Record
● Professional Experience
● Professional Outcomes
MAXIMUM VALUE OF
AWARD
Local: Actual Tuition Cost
Foreign: $5,000 - 10,000
(depending on program length)
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
● Application Form
● Curriculum Vitae
● Statement of Purpose
● Transcript of Records
● Proof of Filipino Citizenship
● Endorsement Letter from Dean
● Return Service Agreement
● Re-entry Action Plan

Additional Requirements for PA-

Foreign Applicants
● Medical Certificate
● Work and Financial Plan
Download the forms at
https://chedk12.wordpress.com/profaddownloads/
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

View our expanding list of programs:
https://chedk12.wordpress.com/profadcourses/
Stephen Zuellig Graduate School of Top Management Program for Private Higher
Asian Institute of Management
Development Management Education Institution Presidents and Chancellors
Center for Organization Research and Certificate in Competency-based Human Resource
Ateneo de Manila University
Development Management
De La Salle University - Arts, Communications and Social Certificate in Local Capacity Building and Good
Dasmarinas Sciences Governance
Center for Language and Lifelong Seminar on Teaching English as a Second/Foreign
De La Salle University - Manila
Learning Language (TESL/TEFL)
De La Salle - College of Saint
School of Design and Arts Diploma in 3D Animation
Benilde
Mapua Institute of Technology Risk Control Development Center Construction Safety Management

Miriam College Department of Environment Certificate in Environmental Management (EM)

Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Organizational

Certificate Program in Leadership Development
Development Institute Development
St. Scholastica's College Cognate in Women's Studies
Center for Continuing Professional
University of Santo Tomas Certified Securities Specialist Course
Education and Development
System Information Technology
University of the Philippines ASP.NET Programming
Foundation, Inc.
University of the Philippines - Statistical Methods for Health Professionals Using
College of Public Health
Manila STATA
University of the Philippines Open Faculty of Management and
Graduate Certificate in ASEAN Studies
University Development Studies
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS
ACTION POINTS FOR PA:
(1) SEND US YOUR
EXISTING PROGRAMS!
Send details of your non-degree
course offerings to
ched.profad@gmail.com:
• Course description
• Date of Offerings
• Tuition Costs
• Certificates to be received
• Brochures/Websites (if
available)
(2) APPLY FOR OUR
PROF AD GRANTS
Submit physical copies of
application requirements to:
THE PROFESSIONAL
ADVANCEMENT TEAM
CHED K to 12 Transition Program
HEDC Building, C.P. Garcia
Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
For questions, email
ched.profad@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

(CPE) PROGRAMS

CPE PROGRAMS MAY BE

INITIATED BY:
● Centers of Excellence
● Centers of Development

Note: The CPE programs may Courses must focus on imparting

be offered in collaboration with
reputable partners from the
private and government sector.
specialized knowledge and skills
in fields or professions with new
expansions in knowledge and
research endeavors that are not
yet or are hardly done in the
Philippines.
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

(CPE) PROGRAMS

MAXIMUM VALUE OF AWARD

Funds shall cover
Php 60,000.00/participant tuition costs for each
50 participants/CPE participant.

The following evaluation criteria shall The grant shall be

be followed: awarded based on the
merit of each proposal
● Suitability and relevance of program
and the soundness of
● Credibility of delivering institution or
the Work and Financial
organization
Plan.
● Qualifications of applicant
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

(CPE) PROGRAMS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Download the files at:
https://chedk12.wordpress.com/profaddownloads/
Note: Proposals shall
● CPE Program Proposal
be evaluated by a
● Work and Financial Plan Vetting Panel
● List of prospective program designated by the
participants from faculty and staff of Commission
CHED-recognized HEIs

Application requirements are to be sent to the

designated email address for Professional
Advancement Grants:
ched.profad@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT GRANTS

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

(CPE) PROGRAMS
CPE PROGRAM PROPOSAL
There is no prescribed format for the proposal of CPE Programs.
However, the following areas are expected to be discussed in detail:

● Program Description ● Admission Requirements and

and Rationale
● Program Objectives
● Learning Outcomes
● Course Dates and
Duration
Profile of Expected Participants
● Curriculum
● Learning Resources
● Profile of Delivering Faculty
(including external faculty, if any)
 SECTORAL
ENGAGEMENT
GRANTS
SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS

CHED Memorandum Order No. 48, Series of 2016

(revised CHED Memorandum Order No. 14, Series of 2016)
Guidelines for Availing of Sectoral Engagement Grants
under the K to 12 Transition Program
WHAT ARE THE SECTORAL
ENGAGEMENT (SE) GRANTS?
Definition:
● CHED-funded HEI faculty and staff immersion
Objectives:
● Align classroom instruction with existing industry practice
● Contribute technical expertise of higher education personal to the
pursuit of regional and national development through commissioned
research and extension
Target Audience:
● Preferably faculty and staff who are Master’s and Doctoral degree
holders
● Those who will benefit from industry immersion (IT, HRM, Tourism, etc.)
● Those interested in providing technical support to NGOs, and
Government Agencies
SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : OVERVIEW

WHERE CAN I IMMERSE?

Under the Sectoral Engagement Grant, faculty and staff may immerse in
CHED-recognized partners in the following sectors:

INDUSTRY CIVIL SOCIETY GOVERNMENT

Industry associations, local
private companies,
multinational companies.
National networks, coalitions,
or individual non-government
organizations (NGOs) and/or
civil society organizations
(CSOs); international
organizations.
Government agencies, offices,
local government units,
government-owned and
controlled corporations
(GOCCs).
 Partner Organizations
https://chedk12.wordpress.com/irse-partners/
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GOVERNMENT CIVIL SOCIETY INDUSTRY
DENR - Environmental Management Aboitiz Foundation Animation Council of the
Bureau (EMB) Philippines Inc. (ACPI)
Binhi Literacy Foundation, Inc.
DepED - Summer Institute of Chevron Holdings, Inc.
Linguistics Central Visayas Network of
NGOs (CENVISNET) IT and Business Process
DOH - Region IV B Association of the Philippines
Haribon Philippines Foundation, (IBPAP)
DOST Inc.
MAP-AgriBusiness and
DOT - Region III Jollibee Foundation, Inc. Countryside Development
Foundation, Inc. (MAP-ABCDF)
DILG - Region III Manila Water Foundation, Inc.
People Management Association
Foreign Service Institute Nutrition Foundation of the of the Philippines (PMAP)
Philippines, Inc.
Early Childhood Care and Philippine Chamber of Commerce
Development Council (ECCD) and Industry (PCCI)

People’s Television Network, Inc.

Philippine Sports Commission

SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : OVERVIEW

WHAT CAN WE DO WHILE UNDER IMMERSION?

SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : OVERVIEW

WHAT CAN WE GET?

GRANTEES HEIs PARTNERS

Exposure and alignment to
Ensure relevance of instruction Technical expertise of grantees
existing field practices (re-
tooling)

Crediting of immersion
experience for professional May lead to long-term academe-industry linkage
advancement subject to internal between HEI and Partner
HEI policies

Compliance with program-specific PSGs (Policies, Standards, May lead to a reduction of

and Guidelines) that require actual industry experience training costs in the long-term

Monthly financial grants from

CHED for faculty and staff from
The Sectoral Engagements Program is
Private HEIs
designed not only to strategically
Trainings, allowances, address existing challenges but also to
certifications subject to partner benefit all engaged parties.
engagements
SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : MECHANICS

HOW IT WORKS
While on immersion, IRSE Grantees will receive a monthly, non-taxable grant from
CHED disbursed directly to grantee through a DBP Prepaid Card.

FULL-TIME
40 hours of
output/week

PART-TIME
20 hours of
output/week

LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT
Minimum Duration: 3 Months (formerly 6 months)
Maximum Duration: 2 Faculty Years
On SUC/LUC Compensation
As per DBM Consultation, SUC/LUC Plantilla Personnel are not entitled to receive the
monetary grants as they remain entitled to receive their full compensation and benefits
from their SUC/LUCs. (Memorandum from the Chairperson dated April 26, 2016)
SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : MECHANICS

MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT DURATION

The grantee shall be obliged to render return service according to agreement with the SHEI,
provided that it follows a 1:1 ratio, i.e., one year of service for every year (full or part time) or a
fraction thereof of availment of the grant.

SY 2016- SY 2017- SY 2018- SY 2019- SY 2020- SY 2021-

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Clarisse Gerhald Clarisse

1st
Sem
Kevin Kevin Clarisse
Kevin, Gerhald
Kevin Clarisse

Clarisse Gerhald Clarisse

2nd
Sem
Kevin Kevin Clarisse
Kevin Kevin, Gerhald
Clarisse

Engagement Type: Trainer for Partner Company A

Engagement Duration: 5 years (2016-2021)
Engagement Slots: 1
SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : MECHANICS

ABOUT FLEXIBILITY

● WORK LOAD IS ALLOWED

The faculty and staff may have work load (maximum of 12 units)
from their SHEI provided that:
o as grantees, they can accomplish all deliverables required by the
sectoral partner; and
o the work arrangements are mutually agreed upon by the grantee,
sending higher education institution (SHEI) and the sectoral partner.
● NO LIMIT in the # of nominees per Higher Education Institution
● NO LIMIT in the # of allotted per region
● NO LIMIT in the # of slots requested per agency
SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : NOMINATE YOUR PERSONNEL

NOMINATE YOUR PERSONNEL

INTERIM NOMINATION PROCESS FOR SY 2016
Institutional Requirements (E-mail to irsegrants@ched.gov.ph):
● SHEI Nomination Form

Individual Requirements (Send Hard Copies to CHED Central Office):

● Individual Justification Form for each nominated personnel

● Curriculum vitae (CV) of each nominee using the template provided

● Original or Certified True Copy of Transcript of Records

● Re-entry action plan mutually agreed upon by SHEI and nominees

● Proof of citizenship of each nominee (NSO authenticated birth certificate,

information page of valid passport, or voter’s ID)

● Medical Certificate of each nominee issued within the last six months, supported by
medical examinations/laboratory results

● DBP Account / Prepaid Card Requirements:

■ With Existing: Account Number

■ Without Existing: Application Form, 1 x 1 ID, Photocopy of any valid ID w/
picture
SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : BE A PARTNER

DO YOU HAVE EXISTING OR PROSPECTIVE PARTNERS?

Partnerships initiated by HEIs may be accredited provided:

Duration of partnership is AT LEAST 3 MONTHS

from November 2016

Nature of partnerships entails activities such as

IMMERSION, RESEARCH, OR EXTENSION

Partner is SEC-REGISTERED WITH AN AUDITED FINANCIAL

REPORT stamped by BIR

Have an OFFICIAL DOCUMENT governing the partnership

MOA for Existing Partnership
Exchange of Letters for Prospective Partnerships
SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : BE A PARTNER

HOW DO WE ACCREDIT THESE PARTNERSHIPS?

SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : MECHANICS
REMINDERS / CLARIFICATIONS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
● ALL HEIs ARE ELIGIBLE
to nominate their personnel
● FACULTY & NON-TEACHING STAFF
MAY BE NOMINATED
provided that the SHEI justifies how each
nomination would contribute to achieving their
HEI’s strategic plan
● REGARDLESS OF TENURE
any HEI personnel (faculty and/or staff) may be
nominated
NOMINATION
● NO DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS
Current recipient of grants from government
institutions may be nominated as long as there
is no double compensation. All details of said
grants must be disclosed
● NOMINATE FOR ONLY ONE PROGRAM
HEI personnel cannot be nominated at the
same time for Scholarships and IRSE Grants
● NOMINATION UNDER ONE HEI
Part-time personnel may be nominated by only
of the HEIs that he/she is working for. He/she
must inform their HEI if he/she has already
been nominated
SECTORAL ENGAGEMENT GRANTS : MECHANICS

REMINDERS / CLARIFICATIONS

RETURN SERVICE TERMINATION

● 1:1 RATIO OF RETURN SERVICE ● REQUEST FOR TERMINATION
The grantee shall be obliged to render return A grantee may request termination of grant,
service according to agreement with the provided that there are just causes
SHEI, provided that it follows a 1:1 ratio, i.e.,
one year of service for every year (full or part ● TERMINATION MUST BE PUT IN
time) or a fraction thereof of availment of the
WRITING
grant.
This must be submitted with documentation.
CHED will deliberate and inform all concerned
● DEFERMENT OF RETURN SERVICE parties of the decision
Deferment of return service shall only be
allowed if the grantee availed of other grants
● SUBJECT TO APPROVAL WITH
in the K to 12 Transition Program. The
POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS
grantee and the sending HEI shall notify the
If CHED approves the request, the grant will be
Commission in writing and provide a
terminated for the semester/s concerned.
justification for said deferment. Requests
Terminated grantees can be prohibited from
shall be subject to the approval of the
availing of other grants from CHED in the future,
Commission.
unless the justifications are deemed valid
CHED K TO 12 TRANSITION PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT UNIT

For government partners, please contact

Mr. Kevin Ross D. Nera,
Sr. Government Engagements Officer
krnera@ched.gov.ph

For HEIs, industry and civil society partners, please email

the IRSE Grants Team at irsegrants@ched.gov.ph

Tel. No.: 441-0927

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