FEU Pampanga officially marked a significant stride in industry-academia collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC). The signing ceremony took place on December 05, 2025, at the Clark Visitors Center, formalizing a partnership under the crucial Clark Town and Gown initiative. This collaboration is strategically aimed at strengthening the link between higher education and the demands of the modern industry.
The core of this initiative is to provide FEU Pampanga students with extensive internship and externship opportunities. By connecting students directly with the thriving industries and key business leaders operating within the Clark Freeport Zone, the partnership ensures that theoretical learning is immediately complemented by practical, real-world experience. This direct engagement is a vital strategy to address current workforce challenges and significantly helps bridge the common gap that exists between graduation and securing meaningful employment.
Present during the formal signing were key figures from both institutions. Representing the Clark Development Corporation were Jose Miguel R. de la Rosa of the Administration and Finance Group and PMGen. Lina Castillo Sarmiento (Ret.) of the Security Services Group. On behalf of FEU Pampanga, the signatories included John Romeo M. Borromeo, Director for Administration and Finance, and Jaycee M. Manansala, Career Services Office Manager. This strategic alliance reinforces FEU Pampanga’s unwavering commitment to graduating industry-ready professionals and contributing to the economic vitality of Central Luzon.
