Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) strengthens its commitment to inclusive and equitable education through its Lifelong Learning Access Policy, ensuring that opportunities for continuous learning extend beyond the classroom and remain accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
The policy is included in College Memorandum No. 12b, series of 2026, dated July 8, 2026, entitled “CCDC Commitment to Sustainability: SDG Policy Statements.” It provides institutional guidance on educational access, social inclusion, and community engagement.
Equal Access Regardless of Background
CCDC commits to offering lifelong learning activities without unlawful discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, disability, nationality or immigration status, gender, age, socioeconomic background, or other personal circumstances, subject to legitimate and lawful program requirements. The policy also encourages support for underserved populations, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged learners.
Learning Beyond Formal Education
The College recognizes that learning extends beyond formal schooling. Its policy encompasses professional development, seminars, workshops, skills training, community extension, digital literacy, leadership development, and other capacity-building opportunities for students, employees, alumni, professionals, and community members.
Accessible Participation
To reduce barriers, the policy encourages flexible face-to-face, online, blended, or community-based arrangements where feasible. It calls for transparent eligibility, registration, schedule, fee, and selection information, together with reasonable accommodation and learning support where applicable and feasible.
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Academic departments and offices responsible for research, extension, human resource development, student affairs, and institutional linkages support implementation. Documentation, participant feedback, and periodic review are encouraged to help identify barriers and improve access while respecting data privacy.
Through its Lifelong Learning Access Policy, CCDC reinforces Sustainable Development Goal 4 by affirming that opportunities for education, skills development, and personal growth should remain inclusive throughout life.
