Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has forged partnerships with higher education institutions in the region to provide on-the-job training opportunities for undergraduate students.
Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, CDC President and CEO, signed separate Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs) with Atty. Jerome Jose F. Paras, vice president for finance at Jose C. Feliciano College (JCFC), and Rev. Fr. Joselito Henson, president of the University of the Assumption (UA).
These MOAs facilitate on-the-job training for eligible undergraduate students from JCFC and UA, offering them invaluable corporate experience, practical knowledge, skills, exposure, and desirable attitudes.
Atty. Devanadera stressed that this initiative aligns with the “town and gown” doctrine, ensuring that the curriculum remains relevant to the country’s developmental priorities and economic strategies.
“This partnership addresses unemployment and guides students toward better career paths. Through internships, we nurture leadership and identify students’ potential,” Atty. Devanadera said.
She highlighted how integrating this training into undergraduate curricula bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical insights into the service industry. The collaboration will also enhance job matching between the CDC and its locators.
JCFC and UA expressed gratitude for the CDC’s support.
“We are thankful to the CDC for this partnership, allowing our students to experience a top-class organization like the CDC. We look forward to more collaborations,” Atty. Paras said.
Fr. Henson echoed similar sentiments, stating, “CDC is a dream workplace for many. This partnership will greatly contribute to our students’ growth and job readiness.”
In addition to JCFC and UA, CDC previously partnered with the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) in July 2023 and is set to sign agreements with the National University – Clark and the Dominican College of Tarlac, Inc.