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CLARK Development Corp. (CDC) has partnered with leading higher education institutions (HEIs) and an aviation school to offer students on-the-job training (OJT) placements at CDC and Clark Freeport at Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo on Mar. 18, 2025.
Led by President and CEO Agnes VST Devanadera, CDC has partnered with HEIs in Western Visayas, such as St. Paul University Iloilo (SPU-Iloilo), Central Philippine University (CPU) and Visayas Aerospace College and Technology (Vacti).
Officials of Clark Development Corp. led by President and CEO Agnes VST Devanadera (9th from left) and higher educational institutions after the signing of the memorandum of agreement with pioneering Iloilo HEIs and an aviation school on the endorsement of qualified students for on-the-job training placements with registered locators at Clark Freeport. CDC PHOTO
They signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with SPU-Iloilo and CPU, and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vacti
CDC aims to become a training institution through this collaboration, offering internships at CDC and with 1,198 Clark locators.
This initiative provides students with practical experience to enhance their employability.
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It is part of CDC's broader efforts to drive economic growth and position Clark as a premier destination.
Upon completing their internships, students will serve as Clark ambassadors, sharing their experiences and promoting Clark.
"It's all about people. It's all about getting connected. It's all about being relevant. It's all about continuity and making the Philippines the best source of manpower," Devanadera said.
"Our people are our wealth. Your students are valuable assets to investors. We can continue to attract more investors because we have a workforce that is English-speaking, young, creative and innovative. We look forward to having you, and welcome to Clark," the CDC chief added.
Also present during the MoU signing were lawyer Bonifacio Tarenio Jr., assistant vice president for administration and finance; Elsie Tedoco, director of the Center for Linkages and International Affairs from SPU-Iloilo; Rouella Cheyenne Aberia, job placement officer from CPU; and Vacti CEO Julian Bahinting Jr. and marketing manager Mark Robert Alcalde.
"We deeply appreciate the trust and commitment of our partners in helping us fulfill our mission of academic excellence and holistic development," Tedoco said.
Aberia highlighted the value of partnerships in creating opportunities for students.
"These partnerships not only add credibility to and form part of the networks and linkages of the institutions but, more importantly, usher in additional opportunities that are open to our students in terms of gainful experience and, eventually, placement or employment," Aberia said.
For Alcalde, CDC and Vacti's collaboration ushers in a new era of aerospace innovation.
"The combined expertise and resources of these two prominent organizations will undoubtedly lead to groundbreaking advancements and a strengthened aerospace ecosystem," Alcalde said.
