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Shaping future workforces: PTC Group joins FEU's AUN-QA Assessment and HR Forum

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As an esteemed industry partner, the PTC Group, through the Talent Acquisition Group (TAG), was invited by Far Eastern University (FEU) to participate in the 13th ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Institutional Assessment and the accompanying HR Insights Focus Group Discussion Activity on November 28, 2024. This assessment is a crucial component of FEU's ongoing efforts to align with international education standards.

The AUN-QA, a network committed to promoting quality higher education across Asia, includes FEU among its 120 member institutions, with only thirteen from the Philippines. This collaboration underscores the essential relationship between academia and industry in shaping learning pathways that prepare graduates for the workforce.

During the focus group discussion, various multinational companies and industry partners gathered to evaluate the preparedness of FEU graduates for employment. The engaging discussion featured representatives from a range of sectors, including hospitality management, banking, infrastructure, and employment platforms. From The PTC Group, Dennis Del Mar, PTC Aviation Training Center Operations Manager; Kim Imperial, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. HR Associate; Gemma Competente, Jebsen PTC Maritime Inc. HR Associate; and Chino Morri Hernandez, PTC-TAG Support Officer, participated and contributed valuable insights into industry expectations and trends. Their feedback provided FEU with essential information for continuous improvement, ensuring that its programs remain relevant and effectively prepare students for future career challenges.

The involvement of The PTC Group in the AUN-QA Institutional Assessment and the focus group discussion at FEU underscores the company's commitment to forging strong industry-academic partnerships. Such collaborations are essential for ensuring that educational institutions produce graduates equipped with the skills necessary to excel in a rapidly changing global economy. Through these efforts, The PTC Group plays a pivotal role in contributing to the development of a skilled workforce ready to meet contemporary industry demands.

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PTC group, talent acquisition group, far eastern university, asean university network, quality assurance, institutional assessment, hr insights, focus group discussion, international education standards, industry-academic partnerships, multinational companies, employment preparedness, continuous improvement, skilled workforce, global economy



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