SM, ADZU inks academic partnership anew

SM City Mindpro renewed its academic partnership with Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) to help students in internship programs, future job placements, and providing avenues for collaboration, learning, and mutual enrichment.

Regional Operations Manager for Mindanao-3 Mr. Lester Tantoco delivering his speech during the MOA signing of SM and ADZU's renewal of academic partnership.

“Our commitment to excellence has led us to seek out like-minded institutions that share our passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. It is in this spirit that we embark on this exciting journey with Ateneo de Zamboanga University”, shared Lester Tantoco, SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager for Mindanao 3.

Ateneo De Zamboanga University President Fr. Guillrey Anthony Andal, SJ

Gracing the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) were Ateneo De Zamboanga University Academic Executives, namely President Fr. Guillrey Anthony Andal, SJ, Assistant to the Vice President for Higher Education Dr. Marjorie Emmanuel, School of Liberal Arts Dean Dr. Robin delos Reyes, School of Management and Accountancy Dean Mr. Dexter Velez, College of Science, Information Technology and Engineering Dr. Jocelyn Partosa, Ateneo College Guidance and Counselling Office Director Ms. Shiela Tiong, Alumni Relations Office Director Mr. Conrado Balatbat, Executive Assistant to the President Ms. Renee Vieve Vecina-Kanindot, and SM Supermalls representatives led by Mindanao-3 Regional Operations Manager Mr. Lester Tantoco, Mall Manager Ms. Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez, and Senior Human Resources Manager Mr. Allen Macaso.

(L-R) Assistant to the Vice President for Higher Education Dr. Marjorie Emmanuel, University President Fr. Guillrey Anthony Andal, SJ, Mindanao-3 Regional Operations Manager Mr. Lester Tantoco, and SM City Mindpro Mall Manager Ms. Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez

In his speech, ADZU President Fr. Guillrey Anthony Andal shared his elation and excitement and believes that the partnership is a shared vision that encourages the students to engage in real world experiences and be involved in activities expressing their innovation and creativity which is more relevant and impactful.

SM’s renewal of academic partnerships, participation in job fairs, and scholarship grants are just some of the many ways SM gives back to its community. With the recent collaboration, SM City Mindpro hopes to contribute to the community development in the city through academic linkages.

SM ENTERS ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY (WMSU)

SM Supermalls, thru SM City Mindpro, sealed another academic partnership in the city with Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) to help students in internship programs and future job placements during the memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing held at the WMSU’s College of Home Economics Function Room today, October 25. 

Sealed! SM and WMSU formally established another academic partnership in the city to help students and graduates for their internship program and job placement. Present during the MOA signing were (L-R) WMSU Vice President for Admin and Finance Dr. Joselito Madroñal, Mall Director Arthur To, WMSU President Dr. Ma. Carla Ochotorena, Mall Manager Ms. Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez, and University Legal Officer Atty. Roberto Rivero III.

Gracing the ceremonial signing were Western Mindanao State University Academic Executives, namely University President Dr. Ma. Carla Ochotorena, Vice President for Research, Extension Services, and External Linkages Dr. Teresita Narvaez, Vice President for Admin and Finance Dr. Joselito Madroñal, Vice President for Resource Generation Dr. Fredelino San Juan, Regent and Faculty Union President Dr. Adrian Semorlan, University Legal Officer Atty. Roberto Rivero III, and SM Supermalls representatives led by Mall Manager Ms. Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez and HR Manager Mr. Allen Macaso.

The deal signals exciting collaboration in areas of learning and development, as well as recruitment and future job placement, providing future graduates with vast career opportunities. SM City Mindpro will also provide students the opportunity to take part in the company’s internship programs and learning sessions which will help students be equipped with knowledge and skills when they embark in the corporate world.

“This maybe a small drop in the ocean of actions, but through this partnership, we will be able to strengthen the foundation for a fair and meaningful work globally. We also believe that as we provide opportunities, we are creating an avenue for innovation that drives the future of work”, shared SM City Mindpro’s HR Manager Mr. Allen Macaso during the MOA signing ceremony.

Aside from Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), SM City Mindpro forged the same partnership with Ateneo De Zamboanga University (ADZU) and Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ).

SM’s academic partnerships and participation in job fairs are just some of the many ways SM gives back to its community. With the recent partnerships, SM City Mindpro hopes to contribute to the community development in the city through academic linkages. (SM PR)

SM INKS ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA (UZ)

SM Supermalls formally established an academic partnership with Universidad de Zamboanga for the university's students and alumni through a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signed earlier today, October 24. The academic partnership will highlight the recruitment and job placement, internship program, and learning sessions for the students of the university.

The ceremonial signing of MOA was graced by SM and Universidad de Zamboanga execs at SM Cinema Mindpro on October 24. Present were (L-R) Mr. Allen Macaso (HR Manager - SM City Mindpro), Mr. Enber Pacheco (UZ Student Affairs and Services Director), Dr. Jo-anne Bernardo (UZ Vice President for Academic Affairs), Mr. Abram Eustaquio (UZ President), Mr. Arthur To (Mall Director), and Ms. Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez (Mall Manager - SM City Mindpro)

SM City Mindpro will also provide their students the opportunity to take part in the company’s internship programs and learning sessions which will help students be equipped with knowledge and skills when they embark in the corporate world.

“Through the spirit of mutualism, SM Supermalls and the university bring about an innovative learning approach through this formal academic partnership that aims to provide an opportunity for students to apply the theories they learned from the classroom to the workplace and broaden their knowledge through market exposure and practical experience”, said Mall Manager Ms. Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez during the MOA signing held at Cinema 4 of SM City Mindpro.

Gracing the ceremonial MOA signing were the university executives led by its President, Mr. Abram M. Eustaquio, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jo-anne Bernardo, Student Affairs and Services Director, Mr. Enber Pacheco, School of Business and Management Dean, Dr. Richard Mariano, and School of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology Dean, Dr. Ednalyn Reyes.

SM Supermalls was represented by Ms. Aileen Ann Villa-Enriquez, SM City Mindpro Mall Manager, Engr. Rommel Bellen, Assistant Mall Manager, and Mr. Allen Macaso, HR Manager.

SM’s academic partnerships and participation in job fairs are just some of the many ways SM gives back to its community. With the recent partnership, SM City Mindpro hopes to contribute to the community development in the city through academic linkages.