ADVANCING EDUCATION AND INNOVATION: LETRAN CALAMBA AND FPRDI SIGN MOA FOR STRONGER INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP

Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba and the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities for students, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to bridging academic learning with industry experience.

During the post-signing dialogue, both institutions agreed to broaden their collaboration beyond OJT, paving the way for more impactful initiatives, including:

• Student Immersion Programs
• Educational Tours
• Research Partnerships
• Knowledge Sharing Sessions
• Technology Transfer
• Career Placement Opportunities

Highlighting the deep-rooted connection between Letran Calamba and FPRDI, four of the DOST-FPRDI delegates present at the signing are proud alumni of Letran Calamba—a testament to the quality education and industry-ready graduates the institution produces.

Dr. Rico J. Cabangon, Director IV of DOST-FPRDI, also invited Letran Calamba administrators to visit their office and laboratory, further strengthening collaboration and opening doors for future engagements.

This partnership is a significant step toward advancing education, research, and innovation. We look forward to working closely with FPRDI in shaping the future of our students and contributing to industry-driven academic excellence.