Following the success of signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Bulacan State University (BulSU) and Centro Escolar University – Malolos (CEU Malolos) for its OJT Program, Xentra once again seals another partnership with a reputable educational institution in Malolos.This time around, the IT company inked a MOA with La Consolacion University of the Philippines (LCUP).
The Day of Signing
The MOA signing was held on the grounds of LCUP, at the Agostino Hall, on March 1, 2023, Wednesday. It was headed by Xentra President Maricel Medel, along with VP of Software Development Lemmuel Cabuhat, Project Manager Donna Belle Piscasio, and several senior developers.
LCUP representatives present for the signing included university President Sr. Editha Zerna, VP for Academic Affairs Prof. Divina Ann Eusebio, VP for Spiritual Formation and Extension Sr. Mary Sheba Principe, CITE Dean Engr. Joseph Espino, VP for Finance and Administrative Prof. Marissa Ventura, MPO Director Ezekiel Rodriguez, CITE Practicum Coordinator Prof. Edna F. Dayao, Linkages Officer Cathy Raymundo, and CITE Secretary Yolanda Urbano.
The First Successful Batch
Previous partnerships with universities in Malolos, including BulSU and CEU, have helped students land on-the-job training for IT positions within Xentra Group. In fact, in the summer of 2022, Xentra accepted 25 on-the-job trainees with paid allowances. After their 3-month OJT period, more than 50% of the students were accepted as trainees and then further hired to become Junior Developers.
In less than a year, students have become trainees to employees earning above minimum wage salaries, without having to travel far and commute in traffic to Manila, and are now able to contribute as tax-paying citizens to the society.
Significance of the Partnerships
Xentra is partnering with universities in Malolos to help graduating students in their on-the-job training (OJT) and future job placements. The partnership initiated by Xentra would allow it to provide learning, development, recruitment, and future job placement with career opportunities in the information technology industry for graduating students.
The OJT program vows to provide students with exceptional IT training experience and, at the same time, amplify Xentra’s efforts to reach out to the community in the area..
Xentra’s partnership with universities is one of the many ways the company wants to give back to its community. With the recent partnership, Xentra hopes to contribute to the community development in the province of Bulacan through academic linkages.
