Aboitiz Land Masonry and Construction Skills Program Gains Momentum
Aboitiz Land Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TESDA – Batangas Provincial Office and Regional Training Calabarzon, the local government of San Juan, Batangas, and Cebu General Services Inc. This partnership aims to launch the Aboitiz Land masonry and construction skills program, a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to provide local residents with job-ready construction skills.
This Aboitiz Land masonry and construction skills program represents a vital step in the company’s ongoing mission to empower communities through upskilling and inclusive employment. It complements their existing Elevate AIDA program, which equips underprivileged Filipino women with digital skills, especially in artificial intelligence and data annotation.
Collaborative Efforts for Community Empowerment
Through this program, TESDA will offer certified training in masonry and construction painting. After completing the training, participants will have direct access to employment opportunities within Aboitiz Land’s current and future development projects. The local government unit (LGU) of San Juan will help identify and engage qualified community beneficiaries.
Cebu General Services Inc. will handle participant sourcing, coordinate training schedules, monitor progress, and support job placement. Meanwhile, Aboitiz Land and the Aboitiz Foundation will fund the initiative and integrate certified graduates into their construction workforce.
Inclusive Growth Drives Local Progress
Farrah Nina Mayol, Senior Assistant Vice President of Customer and Reputation Management at Aboitiz Land, highlighted the deeper impact of the program: “This is inclusive growth in motion—where progress uplifts not just Aboitiz Land communities, but everyone around us,” she said. “Through this initiative, we aim to provide local residents in our host communities with practical skills in masonry and construction painting, helping them become part of the growing workforce that brings our developments to life.”
San Juan Mayor Ildebrando D. Salud expressed optimism about the program’s long-term benefits. “This is a big opportunity for our constituents—not just to learn new skills but to gain meaningful employment. We’re proud to collaborate with Aboitiz Land, TESDA, and Aboitiz Foundation,” the mayor noted.
Next Steps and Community Impact
The first batch of trainees is expected to start soon, with job placements following shortly after their training completion. This program is part of the broader Aboitiz Group commitment to building resilient, empowered, and future-ready communities throughout the Philippines.
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