Petron supports TESDA Automotive Service Training Program

MANILA: Petron Corporation has established a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide free technical-vocational training in automotive servicing, addressing the country's need for more skilled workers.

Petron will contribute to the improvement of TESDA's existing Automotive Service Training Program by establishing a full car care center setup modeled after the Petron Car Care Center (CCC).

The partnership was formally established last Friday, March 4, with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña and Petron Corporation Vice President for Industrial Sales Virgilio Centeno at the TESDA Complex in Taguig.

Petron Car Care Center serves as a one-stop shop that offers the brand's complete range of technologically advanced and globally recognized mineral and fully synthetic automotive lubricants.

Petron Car Care Center can be found within Petron service stations and as standalone service shops. It also provides a full range of professional vehicle care services, from minor to major repairs, as well as tire services such as wheel balancing and alignment. They have well-trained technicians that give affordable yet high-quality preventive maintenance services. Presently, there are 47 Petron Car Care Center and Car Care Center Express branches across the country.

“Petron recognizes the power of education and proper training in building up a society. We welcome this opportunity with TESDA to use one of our strengths as an industry leader to empower our less fortunate countrymen so they can lead better lives. This can also address our country’s need for more skilled personnel while increasing our productivity as a nation especially with the pandemic still ongoing,” Centeno stated.

The TESDA-Petron CCC will exclusively use Petron's world-class automotive oils to guarantee the highest level of service. The oil company will also collaborate with TESDA in creating training modules adapted to their needs in order to prepare for future employment opportunities.

“We are optimistic that this venture will create a better, more comprehensive learning experience for the Filipino workforce, preparing them for the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the constantly evolving world of work,” Sec. Lapeña stated.

Petron Foundation, the oil company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) division, has always been at the forefront of fostering hope through education. Its flagship education program, Tulong Aral ng Petron (TAP), has over 18,000 scholars nationwide.

Because of the high numbers of out-of-school youth, Petron launched the Petron Automotive Care Education (ACE) program in 2015, which trains eligible residents of Petron's fenceline communities to become licensed mechanics at TESDA-accredited partner institutions. Those who complete the program and obtain their Automotive Servicing National Certificate (NC) II license are  provided at least two years of employment as mechanics at Petron CCCs and Lube Bays.

This new partnership with TESDA complements Petron ACE by providing assistance and empowerment to more Filipinos. It also aligns with San Miguel Corporation's commitment to guarantee that its stakeholders prosper together with the company's continuous growth.

The new facility is expected to open in June and will be able to accommodate around 250 students per year.

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