The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) signed
a memorandum of understanding with SM Foundation and SM's Job Opportunities
Building Skills (J.O.B.S.) advocacy to support workforce development.
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| Collaborating for workforce development. Leading the MOU signing are (seated, from left) German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) Dual Training & Education and Special Services Director Kristina Silan, GPCCI board member Tristan Loveres, GPCCI President Maan Mariano, GPCCI Executive Director Christopher Zimmer, SM Foundation Executive Director Debbie Sy, SM Foundation Vice Chairperson and Trustee Tessie Coson, and SM Foundation Executive Director for Education Programs Carmen Linda Atayde. They are joined by SM J.O.B.S Lead Atty. Edwin Lacierda, National University (NU) President Renato Ermita Jr., and Asia Pacific College (APC) President Dr. Tata Medado (standing, seventh, eigth, ninth from left) alongside other SM Group and GPCCI key representatives. |
The partnership will create special job fairs in SM Malls for GPCCI
member companies and develop short-course training programs tailored to member
organizations. These initiatives aim to connect job seekers with potential
employers and provide targeted skills training.
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Officials from the GPCCI and SM Foundation formalize their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony for workforce development initiatives through the SM J.O.B.S advocacy. |
The MOU establishes a collaborative framework for organizing
employment-related activities across the Philippines, focusing on skills
development and job placement for participating companies and workers.
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| SM Foundation executive director for education programs Carmen Linda Atayde delivers the keynote message. |
SM's J.O.B.S. initiative will be central in facilitating these employment and training efforts by leveraging the SM Group's existing networks and resources. (SM Foundation)
