Institute for Small Scale Industries

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The Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI) was established in 1969 under the umbrella of the country’s National University, the University of the Philippines, with the enactment of Republic Act 6041.

UP ISSI pioneered in stimulating, promoting, and developing the small-scale industry sector. Being the forerunner in enterprise development, the Institute designed and implemented entrepreneurship, management consultancy, regional industrial development training programs and low-cost automation courses. Along with its training efforts, UP ISSI engaged in small industry research and industrial consultancy activities for small businesses and industry groups.

Through the years, UP ISSI has always been on the lookout for growth gaps in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector and filling these with innovative training, research, and consultancy activities. For more than four decades now, the UP ISSI continues to perform its role as a steadfast advocate and ally of the SME sector.

Vision

The leading institution in training, research and consultancy for small and medium enterprises.

Mission

To empower SMEs to sustain their viability in a global environment so that they may more fully contribute to the national goals of growth, employment and equity through the provision of relevant, affordable, appropriate and innovative

   * training programs
   * research studies
   * consultancy and information services
   * public information and advocacy activities

UP ISSI's Core Purpose

   * Improving knowledge, skills and attitudes through entrepreneurship development,  management and technical training.
   * Increasing efficiency and productivity.
   * Improving product quality.
   * Improving access to assistance in marketing, technical aspects and financing.

UP ISSI Prospectus

http://www.entrepreneurship.org.ph/images/prospectus_final_cover_inside.pdf

See Also

• Seminars Offered by ISSI

Directory

Institute for Small Scale Industries E. Virata Hall, E. Jacinto Street UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Tel. Nos. 928-7076 to 79 Telefax No. (632) 920-6923 E-mail: training.issi@up.edu.ph Homepage: http://issi.upd.edu.ph