McDonald’s to train senior high students from Makati, Mandaluyong

Golden Arches Development Corp. (McDonald’s Philippines) on Friday signed agreements with the city governments of Makati and Mandaluyong to train senior high school students under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Work Immersion Program (WIP).

McDonald’s Philippines’ support for the DepEd’s WIP recognizes “the potential of every student to contribute to society and to the growth of organizations.”

McDonald’s Philippines said the agreement was signed with Makati Mayor Abby Binay and with the DepEd through the Schools Division Office of Makati.

McDonald’s committed to train over 500 senior high school or Grade 12 students from Makati City’s seven participating schools, including the University of Makati, Fort Bonifacio High School, Pitogo High School, Nemesio Yabut High School, Maximo Estrella High School, Benigno Aquino High School, and Makati High School.

The students will be assigned across 23 McDonald’s stores in Makati City, and in the company’s head office to learn more about restaurant operations and gain firsthand experience and knowledge in the industry.

McDonald’s Philippines also signed a similar agreement with Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita Abalos and with the DepEd through the Schools Division Office of Mandaluyong. 

Around 250 students from six partner schools in Mandaluyong will be trained across 12 McDonald’s restaurants in the city.

WIP aims to help senior high school students learn and develop values, new knowledge and basic competency skills they’ll need as they prepare for employment and progress in their career. 

“McDonald’s champions in youth employability and is committed to provide young Filipinos equal employment opportunities. Through this partnership, we aim to immerse students in a natural working environment where they can develop values, knowledge and basic competency skills that will be helpful in their future careers,” Chona Torre, senior vice president for Human Capital Group of McDonald’s Philippines, said.

The students will need to fulfill the 80-hour requirement by DepEd as a prerequisite for graduation.

Students under the academic track will be exposed to corporate tasks in human resources, IT, and Finance; while students under the technical vocational livelihood track with sub-specializations in cookery, bread and pastries, and food and beverage will be exposed to restaurant operations.

“As we partner with more government units and communities, McDonald’s hopes to provide growth and learning opportunities to more Filipinos nationwide,” she said. —Ted Cordero/VDS, GMA News