In Episode 9 of the INNOTECH Podcast, TESDA Director General Sec. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez discusses how technical-vocational education, digital upskilling, industry-driven training, and lifelong learning can prepare Filipinos for a rapidly changing world of work. The conversation explores evolving pathways between TVET and higher education, the role of AI and micro-credentials, and the human skills that will remain essential in an increasingly technology-driven future.