I called a different school as I saw an advertisement on tv about them having an accelerated program designed for working professionals who haven’t finished their degree to finally get one in a short period of time. Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT) is offering an Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program or ETEEAP. As I was browsing online for more information, I stumbled upon other schools offering the same program, University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) and University of Cebu (UC).
I called the school up to inquire about the mechanics on how to take advantage of this educational scheme and they said I would need to have a minimum of 5 years worth of work experience to qualify.
I actually have 3 years worth of experience in the call center industry and 1 year’s worth in fast food restaurants. I’m wondering if I qualify since I also worked for our family business before that now folded up. I still need to get evaluated but this offer opened my eyes to the possibility of getting that much-sought after diploma that I’ve been wanting ever since my batchmates (some of them anyway) graduated.
I’m still waiting for University of San Carlos (USC) to implement the same program since this where I’m currently studying. It’s already the extension of the enrollment week or the adjustment period but I’m not too sure if I want to enroll when I was already decided when I went to the university. I have too many options to think about and I feel lost again since I want to just save and save or find a short course so I can develop other skills in the mean time while waiting for my work experience to mature (only need one more year or less).
Now I’m almost decided to not go to regular school. By the way, I chanced upon this forum in Istorya.NET about the said curriculum. They said, USJR has the best ETEEAP program, I’m not sure if it’s within the country or within the region. Anyway, you can just follow the thread to check at how these two posters argued about the amount of the program. Click here to get some comic relief.
got the same problem dude. I worked in the PH for 2+ years, in UAE for 3 years, and now in SG for jobjunting. Unfortunately, though i’ve held a number of offers with me, no company could approve my visa pass because of that paper. Plus, i’ve completed all of my Units in UP except for only the thesis. And, it’s not a time that I could go back to school considering a number of factors, topping which is the fact that i am the family breadwinner. let me know if you chance upon a school that has the ETEEAP offer. I’ve emailed a number of school, but to no avail. I’ll try university of cebu.
thanks for sharing, joseph. I hope there will be more schools who’ll be offering this program. I only now USJR and CIT in Cebu who are offering it. I’m planning to take it this year as I’ve already reached the minimum number of years already. Good luck!
After numerous email attempts, I have yet to wait for an answer. I will go home to PH end of this week, and will try to speak to the ETEEAP accredited schools. One way or another, I have to get the diploma.
I’ll update on the outcome. If by any chance you get to speak to any school, let me know.
It would really be better if we go directly to the schools Joseph, I’ll be dropping by sometime in August. I have gotten an application and I just need to fill it up.
One advice would be to gather all the important working documents (certificate of employment) and certifications that you have so they will assess you on what course to take as well as the number of years for the ETEAPP program.
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