Students of Muntinlupa City Technical Institute (MCTI) and those enrolled under the local government’s Supervised Industry Learning (SIL) program will benefit from the public-private sector tie-up.

This, as digital business services provider TP, a member of the global operations of Teleperformance Group, has inked a memorandum of agreement with the local government of Muntinlupa and the MCTI.

Under the agreement, TP will provide MCTI and SIL beneficiaries with exposure and hands-on training to become job-ready in the information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) industry.

Jeffrey Johnson, chief people officer of TP-Philippines, said “building a strong talent pipeline is at the heart of our work in human resources, and this partnership with MCTI is a powerful step forward.”

“By giving students real-world training and a clear pathway to employment, we are not just investing in their future, but in the future of the IT-BPM industry itself. We are excited to welcome the next generation of talent and help them launch meaningful careers right here in Muntinlupa City,” he said in a news release.

He told the Philippine News Agency that the upskilling program does not have a set number of enrollees but it forms part of the city’s “7K Agenda,” referring to the local government’s various programs aimed at providing residents job opportunities and health care, among others.

“Through partnerships with the private sector, the initiative aims to strengthen livelihood opportunities and enhance the employability of its constituents,” Johnson said.

The partnership with the Muntinlupa local government is among TP’s collaborations with the public sector.

Earlier this year, the company signed an agreement with the Bacolod City Government and the Bacolod City College (BCC) for the latter’s adoption of the @SENSO Life Skills Academy Training Program; and the State University of Northern Negros (SUNN) for the tie-up under the TP Launchpad, both of which are targeted to build stronger academe-industry linkages.