A groundbreaking partnership between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Times Education Holdings for several projects in the Philippines makes Times Education a powerhouse institution for education.
During the recent partnership launch at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City, Philippines, the former Philippine senator said that he is “very happy to be a part of this important milestone.”.
“I think it is important for Filipinos to get into education and in taking care of elderly individuals,” Pacquiao said.
Pacquiao also said that his investment in Times Education not only holds the promise of delivering excellent financial returns to investors but will also give opportunities for youths to be better engaged with the frail and aged.
“It warms my heart to share that this company is already teaching Filipino students to become the next leaders in elderly care roles. Their commitment to our kababayans is why I have chosen to affiliate myself with Times Education” the future hall of famer said.
The launch also showcased its projects to potential investors who are willing to join Times Education’s mission in providing education and employment, especially in the rising elderly care industry in Australia.
Charles Shiao, chief executive officer of Times Education, added that they have come to the Philippines to promote an education program that is on par with Australian standards.
STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
He added that they are seeing a “huge population” of Filipino students that would study in Australia, especially with Times Education’s expansion plans coming at a better time.
“We have more established colleges that offer comprehensive courses in age care. This is a rare chance to get involved in an industry that is not just profitable, but also noble in its mission” Shiao said.
Mel Congerton, the deputy mayor of the City of Swan in Western Australia and chairman of the IIBT Governance board, said that Australia is facing “serious trouble” in delivering acceptable Residential Aged Care for elderly citizens, especially with the lack of trained staff in these facilities.
“We need 17,000 trained workers each year for the next 10 years, that’s 170,000 new workers in the aged care industry. To add to this dilemma, Australia needs to build 520 new residential care facilities over the next 10 years to meet the demand of our aging population.” Congerton said.
He said that the expansion of Times Education into aging social services is an opportunity to add to IIBT’s existing impressive education curriculum a new social services sector training for residential aged care and employment recruitment services.
“This diversification is a deliberate business strategy and a holistic extension of our mission. To deliver such an expansive program requires funding. An investment opportunity in Times Education will deliver experiential returns for our investors,” Congerton added.
Times Education aims to build a retirement resort village and residential care center 13 kilometers north of Perth CBD, which will offer elderly care and services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Potential investors in Times Education are assured of security and value for their investment, as it has delivered training to over 35,000 students and operates seven colleges and 12 campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.
It also has more than 124 vocational courses, 2 higher education diplomas, and English language proficiency courses.
SPORTS ACADEMY
Aside from the elderly care village, among the plans lined up by Times Education is the creation of a “Pacquiao Sports Academy” which will be a premier institution for sports education, with coaching and certification programs in a variety of programs, including boxing, tennis, basketball, and golf within the Australian education framework.
It also aims to partner with Philippine colleges to enhance educational opportunities and community engagement, as well as expansion of campuses in other Australian cities such as Melbourne, Canberra, Gold Coast, and Adelaide.
“Times Education is deeply rooted in Australia, yet our aspirations have a global resonance, that is why we have chosen The Philippines, extending our business narrative across borders. I warmly invite you to become part of our story, and help us deliver educational excellence, compassionate outreach, consistent and sustainable growth,” Shiao said.