The event  in Davao del Norte generated the participation of eight local business establishments offering more than 230 job vacancies. A  total of six applicants were hired-on-the spot: two as branch secretaries, one sales clerk, and three customer service representatives.

One of the highlights of the event was the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA)  between the Philippines Halal Center and Aces Polytechnic College, Inc. on the Halal TVET Training Partnership.

It was attended by  Executive Assistant IV Ciara Isabelle Uy-Salazar of  the Office of the City Mayor of Tagum, who encouraged job applicants to stay focused, while emphasizing on the need to hone skills, and to be prepared to land a good job.

In highlighting the TechVoc Day, TESDA Davao del Norte linked with the following partners: Office of the Governor of Davao del Norte and the Vice-Governor of Davao del Norte, Office of the City Mayor of Tagum, Philippine Information Agency, Department of Migrant Workers, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Trade and Industry, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Public Employment and Education Service Office, Association of Technical Institute in North Davao, Inc., Provincial Training Center-Davao del Norte and City Training Center of the Island Garden City of Samal.   (JMDA/PIA Davao del Norte)