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1st GAIN NATIONAL CONVENTION

THEME: "Are We Ready for the 4th Industrial Revolution? - Preparing the Philippine Workforce"
The Heritage Hotel - Manila | February 8, 2018

CONFERENCE FEATURES

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CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

PAVE the path to identify and address workforce issues that can only be resolved through the collaboration of government, academe and industry.
ALLOW participation to provide input towards the formulation of national policies that will impact the Country’s workforce.
ACT as a partner in ensuring global competitiveness of our Philippine graduates and workforce by establishing international standards in English Communication, Technology, and subsequently across Professional Disciplines such as Engineering, Hospitality, Accountancy, etc.
GENERATE support from government-academe-industry to adopt global English standards such as the CEFR framework used in 81 countries, aspire for at least a B2 (lowest is A1, highest is C2) leading to enhanced curricula, instruction, and more effective talent management programs.
CREATE an awareness of the country's level of English proficiency and halt its further decline to protect global competitiveness of Filipinos.
INSPIRE the enhancement of organizational standards , human capital practices and key performance indicators aligned with global benchmarks.
PREPARE participants for a fast-changing world demographic and the rapid need for evolution to stay competitive and relevant during the age of disruption and innovation.
REVOLUTIONIZE, innovate, and challenge the existing process, and embolden attendees to be ready for an uncertain future. 

CONFERENCE TOPIC

Keynote Address - The Philippine Workforce and Graduates - Producing Globally Competitive People Ready to Tackle the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Dr. Peter P. Laurel
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Session 1: Artificial Intelligence and the Nation's English Report Card
Mr. Rex Wallen Tan
Gathering data from over 10,000 respondents, results from the two-year research show that the average English proficiency level of a Philippine College Graduate is lower than the English proficiency target set for High School Graduates in Thailand. Learn more about the landmark study that has been presented to leading organizations such as PACU, CCAP, PMAP and PRC.
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Session 2: Panel Discussion -  Competencies needed for Globally Competitive Talent Pool -
Dr. Raymund Arcega, Mr. Gerard Sanvictores and Ms. Michelle Cordero-Garcia
Artificial Intelligence and Automation are changing the landscape of competencies needed by graduates to enter the global arena. Join the discussion as a select group of experts analyze and explore the skill sets needed and the standards to follow to prepare the workforce of tomorrow.
Hon. Gerard Sanvictores - Download Presentation
Dr. Raymund Arcega - Download Presentation

Session 3: Bridging the Industry-Academe Skills Gap
Mr. Rene Gener, Dr. Conrado Iñigo and Mr. Benedict Hernandez
79% of graduates are found to have a skills mismatch and the unemployment rate of the youth (58%) is far higher than the national average (15%). Listen as industry stalwarts discuss the pain points to recruit and train qualified graduates who meet 21st century skills and competencies.
Mr. Rene Gener - Download Presentation
Dr. Conrado Iñigo - Download Presentation
Mr. Benedict Hernandez - Download Presentation


Session 4: The Internationalization of the ASEAN Human Capital and its Implication to the Workforce
Dr. Ma. Christina Aquino and Mr. Yu Ming  Chin
The ASEAN integration created a regional powerhouse of over 600 million citizens and is the 7th largest economic region in the world with English as the official chosen language. Find out how the ASEAN Human Capital is increasingly becoming globally oriented, and how it impacts the competitiveness of our Philippine workforce.
Dr. Ma. Christina Aquino - Download Presentation
Mr. Yu Ming Chin - Download Presentation

Session 5: The Role of Education, Industry and Government to Ensure an English Proficient Workforce
Dr. Marjorie Tangog
Over a decade of research points to communication skills in the Philippines being the largest skills-gap between academe and industry. Leading academic institutions are able to consistently ensure that graduates meet the English proficiency skills needed of industry. Learn the best practices of industry and academe in this learning session.​
Dr. Marjorie Tangog - Download Presentation
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TOWNHALL WORKSHOP
Working Towards National Standards to Remain Globally Competitive - Formulate action plans with fellow game-changers that can serve as basis for national policies from the synergy of Government, Academe and Industry.​

SUCCESS CASE STUDY
Session 6: From Street Children to Global Employees
Mr. Peter Hayden
The Tuloy Foundation has successfully partnered with a leading IT-BPO to train marginalized youth to become full-time contact center workers. One such story is a former street child who later becomes the top BPO employee of the company worldwide. Find out how 6 months can impact and transform the lives of street children changing their lives forever.
Mr. Peter Hayden - Download Presentation

Session 7: US Embassy Access Program
Mr. Matt Keener
Partnering with local universities in the Philippines, the English access Microscholarship Program of the US Embassy provides English classes to talented 13-20 year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors through after-school classes and intensive learning sessions.
Mr. Matt Keener - Download Presentation

Keynote View: Putting It All Together and Moving Forward to Sustain and Enhance Our Advantage
Ms. Rosanna A. Urdaneta - TESDA (Download Presentation)
USec Tonisito MC Umali Esq - DepEd (Download Presentation)
Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III - CHED
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Makati City, Metro Manila. Philippines 1227

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