Reaping The First Harvest Of Play-Asia.com’s Charity In The Philippines
It was five months ago when Play-Asia.com fully-realized its corporate social responsibility for the community. It opened the very first BPO training center in West Bajac-Bajac, the first in the area and the first in Olongapo City, Philippines. Its aim is to provide training to underprivileged people to be better equipped in the growing demands of the BPO industry. Five months later, the first harvest of this endeavor is ready to be sowed.
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The blessing and official opening of the “Sentrong Sanayang Teknikal Ng Kabataan” (Technical Training Center For The Youth) in West Bajac-Bajac on September 14, 2017
In the duration of five months, Play-Asia.com employees in Subic offered some of their weekends to do a teach-back program in the said center. The employees gave pointers and tips on how and what it’s like to work in a BPO. Until the last teach-back, the students were given pointers for job interviews and even given examples of mock calls.
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Play-Asia.com’s employees and the students during the first teach-back program
A new chapter has begun, from 30 students who initially signed up for the Call Center Training, the first batch produced 18 graduates. Equipped with new skills, these graduates are now ready to embrace a new challenge.
Age Has No Limitations
Juana Myrna Fredeluces proved that she’s never too old to reinvent herself. At the age of 54, Myrna is already a wise and experienced professional. But she’s still in the pursuit of expanding her career into the BPO industry. At her age, she has achieved many milestones in her career, working as a midwife, supplies and inventory operator, supervisor, and manager. And now as a graduate into the fast-paced and exciting BPO industry.
Juana Myrna Fredeluces
Overcoming technology hurdles, Myrna leads by adopting a good working relationship with her peers. As the eldest in the group, she makes sure that she leads by example and puts in a huge effort to develop herself and her knowledge. Myrna expressed her thanks to Play-Asia.com saying “I am inspired with Play-Asia.com for being the first company to give this kind of opportunity for people like us.”
Finally, Mrs. Fredeluces finished the course and hopes to use her learning in the BPO sooner than later. She added, “I still have 6 more years before retirement and I hope to see myself one day being part of the Play-Asia.com family.”
Reaching The Top
To get to the top is no easy feat. It’s a big deal. And Therese Jimenez Elgarlino proved just that being the top graduate from the first group in the program.
Therese Jimenez Elgarlino giving her inspirational message to her fellow batchmates
Therese is one of the youngest students in her group. She took the course to do something productive after she put her studies college degree (BA Psychology) aside to take care of her late grandmother. And she didn’t disappoint. With a great result of communication skills and commitment, she aced the training which gives her the privilege to work at Play-Asia.com’s Customer Service Department in the Philippines.
In her speech, Therese said, “Today, our decisions led us to where we are today. We may serve as an inspiration to those who will follow us.” More so, she added, “Our road trip has ended.” But not for Therese. As she is set to have her Summer OJT with PA Support Subic Ltd., Inc.
Working Hard, Playing Hard, And Giving Back Harder
The graduates have already done their part. This time, it will be Play-Asia.com’s turn. Ria Apas, PA Support Subic Ltd., Inc.-General Manager, is already fixing the documents with DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) for Therese to be able to start her OJT by March.
Ria Apas (PA Support Subic Ltd., Inc.-General Manager) giving the closing message to the graduates
More so, Ms. Apas also gave a heartwarming message to the graduates.
Education is the key to success. And right now, you already have it. Today marks the first step of each and every one of you as the first harvest of our noble cause in Play-Asia.com. It’s cliche but all you have to possess are confidence and courage. And soon, you will be up in the corporate ladder climbing your way up.
Moreover, she said, “You all now have the fair chance of being gainfully employed in the BPO industry with the learning that you have gained from us.”
Some of the values that Play-Asia.com stand for as an organization, is to be genuine, trustworthy and caring. With the opening of the BPO Training Center in West Bajac-Bajac supporting this cause, we do not just showcase these values but deliver them.
The social corporate responsibility policy at Play-Asia.com demonstrates our commitment to making a difference in the local community and our way of giving back for the common good as a social enterprise.
Helping others will bring you more blessings.