Aboitiz Construction on Tuesday partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Bukidnon and with Maces Skills Training Institute Inc. for the training of 25 residents of Barangay Capital Angel in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
The trainees are indigenous Filipinos from the Talaandig tribe.
The training is in line with its commitment to advance business and communities by upskilling and providing job opportunities to many Filipinos.
Upon passing assessment and earn the certification, the trainees are hired and deployed in Aboitiz Construction’s maintenance services project in Surigao del Norte.
The partnership signing event was attended by TESDA Region X director John Simborios, Aboitiz Construction representatives June Donald Ecaranum and Norven Pitogo, and Maces president and administrator Erwin Trinidad.
“At Aboitiz Construction, we continue to provide employment for many Filipinos and prioritize the hiring of local residents from nearby municipalities and regions. Through our corporate social responsibility initiatives, we aim to upskill our workers and enable them to become more equipped with the demands of the construction industry,” Aboitiz Construction assistant vice president controller and OIC head of human resources and corporate shared services Charisse De Villa said.
