Our actions in the Philippines
Launched in 2009 in Cebu, Passerelles Numériques Philippines (PNPh) offers a 2.5 year IT training program based on a holistic educative approach including technical and soft skills, and a personal development program. Our students come from the poorest regions of Visayas and Mindanao. These geopolitical divisions form part of the priority areas for economic growth and development.
Context
According the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Philippines has experienced a high unemployment rate of 4.3%in December 2022 and a rise in the poverty rate with over 5.6 million Filipino families living in poverty with less than 3 USD per day or equivalent to 27% of the Philippine population.
Among the total unemployed, the young age group (15 to 24 years) comprised 44.6%.
The revenue gap between the richest and the poorest remains as one of the world’s largest.
Accreditation
- PN Philippines is accredited for 3 years by the Philippines Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
- PN Philippines is licensed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
- April 11th, 2013: Launch of PN Philippines Foundation
- PN Philippines is certified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- PN Philippines is registered at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
Key Dates
- 2019: PN Philippines celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
- 2018: First class of students under the K-12 program and Launch the enhanced 2.5-year IT Curriculum.
- 2014: PN Philippines celebrated its 5-year anniversary.
- 2013: for the 1st time, a total of 90 students joined our program.
- 2012: First graduation of 24 students.
- 2009: Launch of PN’s second program in Cebu with 24 students.
Impact
The average income of all our graduates is five times higher than their household’s income before they entered PN.
Once they have found a job, all our graduates support their family and their community. On average, our alumni send more than 30% of their salary to their families.
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the graduate’s average monthly wage (USD)
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graduates employed within 3 months of graduation
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of our graduates work in the IT sector
2022 PNPh Annual Report – You will find below our local annual report 2022:
Selection
Each year, Passerelles numériques Philippines selection team goes through a rigorous 4-step process to select talented and motivated underprivileged youths in the poorest regions of the Visayas.
A special effort is made to include at least 50% of young women, and beyond that, priority is given to the poorest boys or girls.
Training and education program
Since 2009, Passerelles numériques Philippines has been partnering with the University of San Carlos (USC) Talamban Campus. Focusing on employability, PN Philippine’s training is constantly updated in order to match business needs; it aims at being practical, targeted and certified.
At the end of the 2.5-year training, graduating students receive a Certificate in Computer Technology delivered by USC and a Passerelles numériques certificate.
In 2018, PNP has implemented a reviewed curriculum designed in partnership with the Department of Computer and Information Sciences (DCIS) of USC, and supported by partner companies such as Accenture, Microsoft, iComm Int’l, etc. that should address main technology trends such as web development and NoSQL. The objective is also to have a more student-centered pedagogy, project-based work, more volunteer trainers from partner companies, mentoring and tutoring from alumni volunteers, while reinforcing relationship with the Computer and Information Sciences department at USC.
A solid technical and practical 2.5-year training
Passerelles numériques Philippines provides an intensive and comprehensive IT training to make students more competitive in the booming IT industry. Designed to match local company needs, it includes theoretical, practical and innovative training with modern equipment.
30 months training in IT
- 6 weeks (180 hrs) of pre-training.
- 3 semesters (1,224 hrs) of basic and advanced IT training.
- 4 weeks (160 hrs) of IT specialization (Java Enterprise Programming, Front-end Development, Automated Testing).
- 2 semesters (1,440 hrs) of On-the-Job Training (five days working in a company and two days studying at USC and PN Center).
On-The-Job Training (OJT)
Students have the opportunity to put into practice their skills during a ten-month internship in one of our partner companies. OJT is a hands-on job training allowing faster progress as the students learn more through daily contact with professionals. They also gain more confidence and knowledge of their working environment.
During that period, they also work to implement a Capstone Thesis project, required by USC, and involving partner companies, which act as clients and/or advisors.
A general training in professional skills
To maximize students employability, they also follow a complete Professional Life Training (PLT) program that runs through the 2.5 years. It aims at preparing them to better understand company environment, adopt professional behaviors and maximize employability in the long term through (high-level soft skills, ranging from communication, autonomy, teamwork, public speaking, to business writing and proactiveness).
Social and educational development
To prepare these young people to become mature and independent adults, we developed a personal development curricula which revolves around PN’s values: Trust, Responsibility, Solidarity, and Respect.
To reach these objectives we are supported by partner NGOs and a 24/7 dedicated team. Through center life activities, we provide:
- Living cost
- Medical support
- Individual psychological support & counseling
- Nutrition program
- Awareness sessions (health, environment etc.)
- Education based on PN’s values
- Sport, outdoor activities
Our alumni
Since 2009, 646 young people graduated from Passerelles Numériques Philippines and joined the alumni association.
Founded in 2012, PNPh Alumni Association takes part in many activities such as networking & alumni meeting, educational activities (mentoring, sharing experience), environmental activities, recreational and sports activities, Solidarity Act program, etc.
PNPh Alumni Association also supports the External Relations department in the guidance to employment program such as internship and job search.
Testimonials
I was once like our students. I know how it feels to invest hard work, to dream and to reach the goal. Working in PN is so inspiring and fulfilling for me. I can witness the scholar’s success and PN’s amazing contribution to their journey. Though, in my work, I seldom deal with them directly but I want them to know that my heart is with them and I am always wishing and hoping for their success.
Jeanne SALVELife in PN was not easy. It took me one year and six months to realize how fruitful the training and the activities were. Now, everything is coming into place. My family is living in comfort and I have people who are with me every step of the way. Thank you so much to PN!
Melchi CABASAGYou can never say you are strong until being strong is your only choice. My life in PN is very demanding, but I never face those challenges alone. I’ve got my co-scholars, the PN staff and PN itself. This community taught me to be proactive, to begin with an end in mind, to know my priorities, and to be sensitive and open to new learnings.
Philip BAUTISTAMain partners supporting PN Philippines
PN Philippines values partnering and building win-win relations. Partnerships are either financed through grants and in-kind donations, or pedagogical and human when professionals are involved in the training of our students.
We have built through the years a large network of partners which contribute to our success and allow us to give the best to our students.
Other local partners
