Equipping Scholars for Success: PNS Seniors Career Day 2025
In line with this year’s core value of competence, PHINMA Foundation, together with the PHINMA Group’s HR Council, mounted an immersive Career Day for the graduating scholars of the PHINMA National Scholarship (PNS) Program on April 9, 2025. The event aimed not only to enhance the employability of our scholars but also to assist and guide them as they transition from college students to young professionals.
Francis Villegas, VP – Chief Business Development Officer of PHINMA Properties; Sheila Barce, Assistant Vice President for Finance of PHINMA Corporation; and Hannah Canillas, PNS and Teach for the Philippines alumna, shared insights into their career journeys and discussed potential opportunities in their respective fields.
The participants shared that the Career Day was a valuable opportunity to prepare for life after graduation. One scholar expressed how the advice, tips, and personal stories from their Career Day mentors helped broaden their understanding of the industries they are about to enter.
Scholars also participated in mock job interviews conducted by HR volunteers and received immediate, constructive feedback, giving them a firsthand glimpse into the recruitment process. The event was held at PHINMA Plaza, which provided a professional setting that further enriched the experience of stepping into a real work environment.