If you are a Pasigueño looking to pivot careers, learn a profitable trade, or start your own small business, the local government has a massive opportunity waiting for you. Under the banner of "Umaagos ang Pag-asa" (Hope Flows), the Pasig City Skills Development Office (PCSDO) operates the Pasig City Institute of Science and Technology (PCIST) – Sta. Lucia.

Located at 3rd Santalia St., Sta. Lucia, Pasig City, this branch offers free, intensive, Monday-to-Friday training programs designed to get you job-ready or business-ready in a matter of weeks.

Here is everything you need to know about their course offerings and how you can sign up!



Technical and Vocational Courses Offered

The curriculum at PCIST - Sta. Lucia is packed with practical, high-demand skills split across lifestyle services, culinary arts, and technical sectors:


1. Culinary and Food Services

Perfect for aspiring chefs, bakers, bartenders, or anyone looking to break into the food and hospitality industry:



2. Personal Care and Styling

Excellent choices if you want to work in high-end salons or eventually open your own shop:

  • Hairdressing – 581 hours

  • Barbering – 325 hours

  • Housekeeping – 120 hours


3. Tech and Industrial Trades

For those aiming for corporate IT support or industrial fabrication and construction roles:

  • Computer Systems Servicing – 280 hours

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II – 268 hours



Who Can Enroll?

The program is widely accessible! It is open to all Pasigueños aged 17 years old and above. Whether you are a fresh graduate looking to build a resume or an older adult wanting to upskill, you are welcome here.



Step-by-Step Enrollment Requirements

Ready to jump in? To secure your slot, you just need to drop by the PCIST Sta. Lucia campus and submit the following documentary requirements:

  • PSA Birth Certificate (1 photocopy)

  • Marriage Certificate (1 photocopy — for married female applicants only)

  • Valid ID (1 photocopy of any valid identification card)

  • Updated Barangay Clearance (1 original/photocopy)

  • 4 pieces of 1x1 pictures (Must have a crisp white background)


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Get in Touch

Because classes run intensely from Monday to Friday, slots can fill up quickly depending on the enrollment cycle. For questions about exact class start dates, slot availability, or further details, you can contact the PCSDO team directly:

Email: pcsdo@pasigcity.gov.ph

Telephone: +63 881 77692 (Note: This is the dedicated number for the Sta. Lucia branch!)

Address: 3rd Santalia St., Sta. Lucia, Pasig City


Don't let the chance to gain a free National Certificate (NC II) pass you by. Gather your documents, head over to Sta. Lucia, and start building your future today!