Welcome to
Skills Development and Technical Education Center (sdtec)
Miriam College Skills Development and Technical Education Center (MC SDTEC) is a nurturing learning environment that offers inclusive, relevant and accessible education committed towards making a difference in the lives of underprivileged youth and adult learners.
MC SDTEC’s educational philosophy is grounded in the Maryknoll tradition of service, tracing its origins to 1967 when the Maryknoll Sisters established Miriam Adult Education (MAE) to extend formal and non-formal learning to underprivileged adults and youth with limited access to schooling. As the needs of its learner community grew and the scope of its programs expanded to include basic education alongside technical-vocational training, MAE was renamed Miriam College Skills Development and Technical Education Center — a name that more fully reflects the breadth and depth of its educational mission. This foundational commitment to equity and social transformation continues to strengthen MC SDTEC’s programs and practices. In 2026, MC-SDTEC joins Miriam College in celebrating its centennial — Learning, Leading, and Lighting the World — a milestone that reaffirms the enduring relevance of the Maryknoll mission and the MC SDTEC’s role in carrying it forward for the next generation of learners.
MC SDTEC currently offers a comprehensive range of educational pathways, including Junior High School, Senior High School, the Alternative Learning System (ALS), and Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET). These programs are structured to accommodate the diverse circumstances of its learner population, with class schedules from mid-morning through the evening. Evening classes further enable working students to pursue academic and technical qualifications without interruption to their livelihoods. Each pathway is designed to prepare learners for meaningful transitions — whether toward employment, entrepreneurship, middle-level skills development, or higher education.
Instruction at MC SDTEC is delivered primarily through face-to-face modalities across all program levels, supplemented by online learning where necessary to ensure continuity of education.
MC SDTEC’s overarching aim is to develop holistically formed graduates — equipped with the competencies, knowledge, and values necessary to participate meaningfully in society and contribute to their own advancement and that of their communities.
Contact Us
Phone
(+632) 8930-MCQC (6272) local 3513 or 3516 (Tue-Thu, 9AM-4PM)
Location
MC SDTEC Building
100%
passing rate in TESDA
59 YEARS
of inclusive, relevant, and accessible education
13,000 GRADUATES
GRADUATES since MC SDTEC was founded in 1967
Programs
Our programs are open to both women and men
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS)
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM
The Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a flexible, non-formal education program that provides a practical alternative to conventional classroom-based instruction, enabling learners to complete basic education in a mode suited to their individual circumstances and needs.
MC SDTEC's ALS program is structured across three levels: Basic Literacy, Elementary, and Junior High School. Learners progress through three levels: Basic Literacy, Elementary, and Junior High School. Completers of each level who pass the Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Assessment earn a certificate equivalent to their corresponding grade level, allowing them to advance to the next. ALS Junior High School completers qualify to enroll in Senior High School. Throughout all levels, learners are guided by committed and trained teachers who provide the support each student needs to succeed.
Learning Strands
The ALS Program focuses on the following Learning Strands:
- LS 1: Communication Skills (English & Filipino)
- LS 2: Scientific Literacy and Critical Thinking
- LS 3: Mathematical and Problem-Solving Skills
- LS 4: Life and Career Skills
- LS 5: Understanding the Self and Society
- LS 6: Digital Literacy
Requirement
13 years old and above
(subject to evaluation of prior learning)
Class Schedule
Monday to Friday
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Our Basic Education Program provides students with life-skills, knowledge and Christian values to help them improve their lives and their communities.
Junior High School offers Grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. The subjects taught include:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Araling Panlipunan
- Filipino
- MAPEH/TLE
- Values Education
- Christian Living Education
- Computer Education
Requirements
Grade 6 graduate
ALS Elementary passer
Class Schedule Grades 7 and 8 – Monday to Friday, 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Grades 9 and 10 – Monday to Friday, 10:00AM to 7:00PM; Saturday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (TECHPRO TRACK)
We offer Senior High School (SHS) for students coming from both public and private schools, with or without a voucher from the Department of Education (DepEd). The curriculum is compliant with the Senior High School program of the Department of Education.
SDTEC’s Technical Professional (TechPro) track is designed for employability readiness as it focuses on specialized skills. We equip our SHS students with the required competencies to prepare them for meaningful transitions — whether toward employment, entrepreneurship, further technical-vocational training, or higher education.
| TechPro Electives | Course Titles</strong |
| Hospitality and Tourism | Bakery Operations Food and Beverage Operations Kitchen Operations |
| Automotive and Small Engine Technology | Automotive Servicing |
| Artisanry and Creative Enterprise | Garments Artisanry |
| Industrial Technologies | Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing |
| Aesthetic, Wellness, and Human Care | Aesthetic Services (Beauty Care) Hairdressing |
Work immersion of 320 to 640 hours is mandatory for all TechPro learners, ensuring alignment with industry demands and TESDA qualifications.
SHS graduates are expected to apply industry-based competencies aligned with national and international standards, showcasing readiness for specialized careers, lifelong employability, and the capacity to contribute effectively to the nation’s economic development.
TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TWO-YEAR COURSE
Certificate in Hotel and Restaurant Services
ONE-YEAR COURSES
- Automotive Servicing
- Bar Services (combination of Barista and Bartending)
- Cookery
- Food and Beverage Services
SEMESTRAL COURSES
- Barista
- Bartending
- Bread and Pastry Production
- Dressmaking
- Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Latest Report Card (Form 138) / (Form 9)
- Original PSA Birth Certificate
- PSA Marriage Certificate (If married)
- Certificate of Good Moral Character from the previous school
- Recommendation from employer (if employed)
- 2 pcs latest ID picture with white background
ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS
- Form 137 if Report Card is no longer available
- Certificate of Good Moral Character from Barangay of residence
