The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Valenzuela City local government signed several agreements, including assistance from the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI) to bolster learning and open future job opportunities for Valenzuela Technological College (ValTech) students in the railway sector.
The agreement is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to develop and equip the country’s railway workforce.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the PRI and ValTech will boost the current roster of railway personnel with qualified and competent professionals once they finish their college and tech vocational degrees.
“Ang sabi nga ng Pangulong Marcos: importante ang edukasyon para sa bawat Pilipino lalung-lalo na kung may college o tech voc graduate,” Dizon said during the inauguration of ValTech College.
Under the DOTr-Valenzuela City agreement, the PRI will provide ValTech industry linkage, internship programs and training for students, as well as skills certification.
Under the DOTr-Valenzuela City agreement, the PRI will provide ValTech industry linkage, internship programs and training for students, as well as skills certification.
Other agreements signed include the transfer of P107 million for the Active Transport Program and right-of-way usage.
