The PTC Group was honored to be invited and partnered with the National University (NU) for its Academe-Industry Thanksgiving celebration, "Gratitude and Growth: A Gathering of NU Partners," held on June 23, 2025, at the Multipurpose Hall of NU Manila.

This special event celebrated the milestones of NU's Internship and Placement Program and provided a meaningful platform for students to share their success stories from the different companies they worked with through an AVP. Select industry partners were also invited to share their insights and experiences with NU OJT interns.

Dennis del Mar, Crew Training and Sales Manager at PTC Aviation Training Center and one of the event's speakers, expressed his curiosity about NU's choice of bulldog as its mascot. Upon learning its significance, he shared his admiration for the symbolism behind it. At first, I wondered why a bulldog," he said. "But then I realized it perfectly represents the resilience and determination I’ve seen in NU’s students and athletes. It’s a fitting emblem for a university that cultivates grit and excellence.”

Representing the PTC Group were Rodolfo Santos, General Manager, and Dennis del Mar, PTC Aviation Training Center; Marah Ramos, Business Development Officer, and C/E Mark Philip Laurilla, MSc, Training Manager, PHILCAMSAT; Jo-ann Pearly Sabucor Ramis, HR Manager of PTC Shipping Cluster, and Benjie Bautista and Jessie Estanislao from the PTC Talent Acquisition Group.

Their presence highlighted The PTC Group’s continued dedication to bridging education and employment through strategic partnerships and training initiatives. As a long-standing advocate of workforce development, The PTC Group remains committed to empowering students with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in today’s competitive industries.

The event was a testament to the power of collaboration between academe and industry, and The PTC Group looks forward to further strengthening its partnership with National University as it expands to over 13 campuses in the future.