PBEd LAUNCHES JOBSNEXT PROJECT IN IROSIN, SORSOGON AND ARTECHE, EASTERN SAMAR.

Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), in partnership with the local governments of Irosin, Sorsogon and Arteche, Eastern Samar, launched JobsNext—a project funded by the Citi Foundation—to equip the youth with needed skills for future jobs. The Irosin launch was held online on November 23 via Zoom and streamed live on Facebook. Meanwhile, the launch in Arteche was held onsite on November 29 at Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) - Arteche Extension. JobsNext, which will be implemented and sustained by the LGUs, will provide industry-relevant training programs to young individuals aged 18 to 25.