In 2018, under the administration of then Mayor Oscar S. Moreno, the Cagayan de Oro Technical Vocational Institute (CDO-TVI) was established by virtue of City Ordinance 13473-2018, with Councilor Suzette Magtajas-Daba as the principal author. This Technical-Vocational Institute is proudly owned and operated by the Local Government of Cagayan de Oro, focusing on offering TESDA-accredited programs primarily in the construction and tourism sectors. These qualifications include Carpentry NC II, Plumbing NC I & NC II, Shielded Metal Arc NC I & NC II, Electrical Installation & Maintenance NC II, and Housekeeping NC II. These programs were chosen strategically to cater to Cagayan de Oro's growing metropolization, with a particular emphasis on construction and tourism sectors. CDO-TVI's mission was to provide free center-based and community-based technical skills training, prioritizing out-of-school youth and low-income families. CDO-TVI’s physical location is at Barangay Agusan, District 2, Cagayan de Oro City.