ORMOC CITY, LEYTE, PHILIPPINES — Bridging Technical Education and Industry Readiness In a major boost for local vocational training, KEITECH Educational Foundation, Inc. has expanded its network of industry partnerships through seven new and renewed agreements. Designed to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world execution, these strategic alliances provide trainees with hands-on on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities, equipping them with practical experience and significantly enhancing their job prospects after graduation.
Partnering with Premier Regional and National Brands
The newly inked agreements span key hospitality, construction, and maritime enterprises across Leyte, Cebu, and Zambales. Under the leadership of KEITECH Administrator Jennifer Wenceslao, the foundation finalized six brand-new partnerships alongside one renewed collaboration to ensure continuous workplace placements:
Hospitality & Tourism Partners: Alto Peak, Bai Hotel, Cebu Parklane International Hotel, Maayo Hotel, and The Tropics at MacArthur Park.
Construction & Maritime Partners: Primary Structures Corp. and Seatrium Subic Shipyard, Inc.
Skill & Value Development: Trainees will hone their technical expertise while building workplace confidence, adaptability, and essential professional values in real operational environments.
A 17-Year Legacy of Community Empowerment
Founded in 2009 as a landmark geothermal corporate social responsibility initiative under Paul A. Aquino, KEITECH has delivered high-impact skills training and employment pathways to host communities for nearly two decades. Even after enduring severe facility damage from Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, the institution rebounded, underscoring its long-standing commitment to sustainable youth development, community resilience, and economic upliftment across Eastern Visayas.
