On May 21, 2025 an important meeting took place at RTC NCR TESDA Complex in Taguig City between TESDA and Coca-Cola CCEP. The highlight of the event was the exploratory partnership discussion focused on upskilling and reskilling the workforce of Coca-Cola Cold Chain through Refrigeration Training for DomRAC NC II. This meeting served as the first step in aligning TESDA programs with industry needs particularly in enhancing technical skills relevant to the cold storage and beverage sectors.
The meeting marked a significant milestone as it opened doors for future collaboration with Coca-Cola CCEP on workforce development. It emphasized the importance of certification and industry-based training to meet global standards. The discussion showed mutual interest and commitment from both TESDA and Coca-Cola to strengthen the skills of technicians handling refrigeration systems which are crucial to the cold chain operations of the company. It also highlighted the potential for possible employment opportunities for qualified graduates of DomRAC NC II within Coca-Cola Cold Chain operations.
The event took place at RTC-NCR TESDA Complex in Taguig City. It was attended by Sherwin Alemania of Coca-Cola CCEP, Annie Tenio from the Coca-Cola Training and Delivery team, Eugene P. Agcaoili, the Center Administrator, and Rita Mae P. Jordan-Gamboa, the Partnership and Linkages Focal of RTC-NCR.
The meeting was coordinated smoothly and involved a thorough discussion of potential training areas delivery strategies and certification processes. The participants shared insights on current skill gaps and how TESDA programs can address them.
This activity set a positive tone for the start of a potential long-term partnership that can help improve workforce competency and industry readiness.
