The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), through the Alumni Relations and Career Development Office (ARCDO) will be spearheading the Government-Academe-Industry (GIA) Summit on October 26- 27, 2023, at the Bulwagang Balagtas, PUP Main Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila.A first for the university, the GIA Summit brings together key stakeholders from various sectors to collaborate and share knowledge which can potentially address societal challenges. 

This Summit also aims to strengthen the University’s partnership with various industry leaders, beneficial in spurring innovation and driving economic growth towards sustainable development.“We’d like to ask industry leaders, what are your priority areas for research because we have experts here in the University. Equally, we can also use their expertise to
broaden the perspectives inside our classrooms,” PUP President Manuel Muhi underscores the need for collaboration because it can create valuable opportunities to foster innovation, knowledge exchange, and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Bridging gaps between education and employment would be best met when key stakeholders from the government, academe, and industry meet. The common challenge of job mismatch would then be addressed more effectively, Dr. Muhi adds. He explains that while our syllabi and curriculum would always be updated to meet contemporary needs, nothing beats practice and workplace expertise, relating to his own experience as a Civil Engineering graduate.

Dr. Muhi also adds that this collaboration offers a significant opportunity for learners enrolled in the University’s pioneering program Education-on-Wheels (EOW). The pilot batch of students come from Smokey Mountain, an urban slum community at the heart of Manila.“Partners can extend their help to the students by providing them scholarships, monthly allowances to motivate them to continue to study, or through equipment such as laptops or tablets which can be used for remote classes,” Dr. Muhi explains. EOW is literally a school bus designed as a classroom, with students taking a bachelor’s degree in office administration. 

It is envisioned to bring free higher education right at the doorstep of Filipino households.Towards this end, PUP believes that the GIA Summit will complete the cycle of knowledge transfer, with greater benefits to the students the University vows to serve.“Ang lahat ng ito ay ginagawa namin para sa mga estudyante, para maging matagumpay silang propesyunal at makatulong sa kanilang mga pamilya. Higit sa lahat, makatulong sa ikauunlad ng ating bayan.”

The objectives of the summit:

1. To form consortia: Foster research, technology transfer, knowledge, and curriculum enhancement facilitating the knowledge fusion among sectors while retaining its roots.
2. Skills alignment: Provide a platform to present the skills needed by the industry, human resource requirements, current academic offerings, and government support.
3. Trust and Cooperation: Share experiences and develop trust and cooperation among government, academia, and industry stakeholders.
4. Job Skills Alignment: Address job skills mismatch and other potential issues to ensure the
   skills needed by the industry are aligned to the current curriculum of the academe.
5. Manifesto Creation: Craft a Manifesto that can identify the short, medium, and long-term goals and objectives that can address job skills mismatch and other potential issues.

      6. Industry Recognition: Recognize industry partners who contribute significantly to the PUP community, research and extension, and career opportunities to students and graduates. Distinguished Speakers The Government-Academe-Industry

Summit is proud to present our distinguished speakers to share their valuable experience and expertise to the event:

1. Mr. Noel S. Gonzales, CEO, Corporate Holding Management, Inc
2. Mr. Edgar S. Teovisio,
   Founder & President, Confluent Management Inc and Confluent Learning
3. Mr. Richard P. Burgos,
   Director, STII-DOST
4. Engr. Marivic Gaborni, Cloud Solution Architect Executive and Managing Director,
   Accenture, Inc
5. Mr. Yusoph A. Maute, Partner, Audit and Assurance, P & A Grant Thornton Solutions,
   IncHighlights of the EventOne of the highlights of the event will be the awarding of Plaques to

Outstanding Industry Partners in the field of education, research and extension, scholarship, and career placement. 

They will be nominated by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA), the Office of the Vice President for Branches and Satellite Campuses (OVPBSC), the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension and Development (OVPRED), the Office of the Student Financial Assistance (OSFA), and the Alumni Relations and Career Development Office (ARCDO).Join us for this journey as we create a platform to shape a brighter future for all.

 For more information, please visit www.pup.edu.ph or email career_alumni@pup.edu.ph.About PUPThe Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is one of the country’s highly competent educational institutions, committed to provide academic excellence, and innovation towards societal improvement. With a background of producing competent professionals and leaders, PUP is the top choice of employers in the Philippines.