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<div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177451373747820260322120356_DepEd JG JCT handshake.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Industry-Education Collaboration. Joseph Tanbuntiong, CEO of Jollibee Group Philippines and Head of the Jollibee Brand Global (4th from left), shakes hands with Director Marc Magsalin of the Department of Education (5th from right) to formally launch the Jollibee Group–DepEd partnership to co-develop a senior high school Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) curriculum and Work Immersion Program. The collaboration aims to equip students with future-ready skills, strengthen employability, and deepen education–industry alignment in support of nation-building. <em>Photo source: Jollibee Group </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">True educational value surfaces when students are able to connect classroom learning to real-world situations. Nowadays, as the world becomes increasingly competitive and rapidly changing, it is essential for education to go beyond theory and equip students with practical skills that will not only foster confidence, self-efficacy, and resilience, but also the skills that employers seek which will increase their chances of securing jobs in the future.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">To support the future generation, the <a href="https://jollibeegroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jollibee Group</a> has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) to co-develop a Senior High School (SHS) Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Tech Pro elective aligned with the Strengthened SHS Curriculum. The initiative was formally launched during the DepEd SHS QSR Curriculum and Work Immersion Workgroup Kickoff held on January 15, 2026, at Jollibee Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The DepEd–Jollibee Group QSR Curriculum and Work Immersion Program consists of two closely connected components: the QSR Curriculum and the Work Immersion Program. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The curriculum introduces students to the unique nature of the QSR industry, building foundational awareness and skills suited for fast-paced, high-volume environments where discipline, consistency, teamwork, and systems are critical. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Through structured in-store exposure, students may translate classroom concepts into real-world experience and develop the right workplace behaviors.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177451368814020260322120356_DepEd  kickoff RBA.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Ruth Angeles, Chief Human Resources Officer, Jollibee Group Philippines and Head of Human Resources for Jollibee Brand International. <em>Photo source: Jollibee Group </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">In her opening remarks, Ruth Angeles, CHRO, Jollibee Group Philippines and HR Head for Jollibee Brand International emphasized the significance of the two program components:</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">&quot;Together, the curriculum and work immersion are designed to help learners graduate with employable, future-ready competencies so they can step into the world of work with readiness, confidence, and aspiration.&quot; </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Angeles further underscored the broad intent of the initiative, sharing:</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">&quot;As we build these competencies in our students, this is how we support workforce readiness. This is how we help bridge the gap between schools and work. And this is how this initiative creates value—for students, for industry, and for the future workforce we all depend on.&quot;</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Angeles also emphasized the importance of mobilizing a cross-functional workgroup of well-experienced industry experts across the Jollibee Group to translate QSR knowledge into classroom-ready learning experiences aligned with DepEd standards.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177451363013820260322120356_DepEd  kickoff JCT.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Joseph Tanbuntiong, Chief Executive Officer, Jollibee Group Philippines, and Head of Jollibee Brand Global. <em>Photo source: Jollibee Group </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">Joseph Tanbuntiong, CEO, Jollibee Group Philippines and Head of Jollibee Brand Global, highlighted the broad significance of the partnership:</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">&quot;For us at the Jollibee Group, this is fundamentally about nation-building. Sustainability is not only about systems or scale, but also about investing early in the next generation, equipping them with skills, confidence, and values that allow them to contribute meaningfully to society.&quot; </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Tanbuntiong pointed out that &quot;When we help strengthen learning and improve employability, we are not just preparing them to be future workers—we are helping build stronger communities and a more resilient Philippines.&quot; </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">He also emphasized the importance of education-industry collaboration: &quot;Real change happens when education and industry work together, when what students learn in school is informed by what the real world expects, and when industry steps up as a partner in education.&quot; </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Tanbuntiong concluded by sharing how &quot;This initiative will change the way young Filipinos see their future, and it will give them a joyful pathway filled with hope and opportunity.&quot; </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The program reflects the Jollibee Group&#x27;s Inspire Joy leadership philosophy, enabling young Filipino students to believe in their abilities, imagine broader career possibilities, and pursue their aspirations with purpose and pride. It is also aligned with the group&#x27;s sustainability agenda, Joy for Tomorrow, enabling inclusive growth for communities where the Company operates.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177451358536020260322120356_DepEd SHS QSR Workgroup Picture.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">The workgroup for the DepEd – Jollibee Group QSR Curriculum and Work Immersion Program, composed of representatives from DepEd’s Bureau of Curriculum Development and External Partnerships Service, and employees from Jollibee Group’s various functions led by Jollibee Group Philippines Human Resources. <em>Photo source: Jollibee Group </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">To know more about the Jollibee Group and their projects, visit their <a href="https://jollibeegroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. </p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div>

<p>Private sector group and DepEd to co-develop senior high school QSR curriculum and Work Immersion Program.</p>

Private sector group and DepEd to co-develop senior high school QSR curriculum and Work Immersion Program.

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Published March 31, 2026 09:30 AM PHT

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