Photo taken during the awarding of Certificate of TVET Program Registration (L-R): Ma. Jasmine Mae Gatan, EEI Training Academy Admin and Academic Affairs Head, Jesus Teodoro Reyes, EEI Training Academy President, Victor Evidente, EEI Training Academy Vice President, Emilia Amparo, TESDA Supervising TESD-Specialist, and Hermie Acapuyan, TESDA Assessment Focal Person

Construction giant EEI Corp. is beefing up the skill set of its workforce with the opening of the new EEI Training Academy, a state-of-the-art training facility spanning nearly three hectares (ha) and located in Tanza, Cavite province.

This comes together with the awarding of a certificate of technical-vocational education and training (TVET) program registration to the academy as an official Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-accredited training and assessment center.

“The EEI Training Academy is a strategic initiative designed to elevate the skills and knowledge of the company’s Filipino workforce and to support capacity-building programs that enhance EEI’s ability to deliver projects efficiently and sustainably in a fast-evolving industry,” the firm said.

The training facility can accommodate up to 500 participants and offers holistic training and development aimed at equipping craft workers and professional staff with the skills, knowledge, and competencies required for their construction-related roles and responsibilities.

“The academy reflects our vision to not only attract the best talent but also to nurture and retain them. EEI will continue to drive change and improvement in the Philippine construction industry by providing the necessary training to elevate the skills of our workforce.

“While we are known to be experts at building physical foundations, we are equally committed to establishing a strong foundation for our human capital,” said EEI Training Academy president Jesus Teodoro C. Reyes.

The academy will conduct industry-caliber workshops on welding, civil works, and modular structures for mechanical and electrical works. Civil works training includes carpentry, masonry, tile setting, and rebar work.

Mechanical works training covers mechanical fitting, millwright work, storage and pressure vessel tank fitting, and structural and steel works. Other construction-related training will cover welding technology, electrical and instrumentation, rigging, pipe fitting, plumbing, scaffolding, painting, tinsmith work, and heavy equipment operation.

Beyond technical training and upskilling, the academy also integrates values formation into its programs.

“We believe that values formation is an essential part of the EEI Training Academy that will ultimately lead to improved performance at work, harmonious relationships in the workplace, and serve as an important element in developing the well-being of our employees,” said Reyes.

The academy’s non-construction-related training includes programs for the development of professional staff, supervisory skills, safety-related courses, construction management and project management courses, as well as behavioral skills such as values formation, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and various self-improvement courses.

As an officially accredited training and assessment center of TESDA, the country’s authority on technical education and skills development, the academy will provide training and evaluation according to TESDA training regulations, which guarantee competency-oriented education, curricula aligned with industry standards, uniform evaluation techniques, and adherence to national occupational standards.

TESDA oversight guarantees consistent program assessment, compliance with trainer qualifications, standardization of facilities and equipment, and continuous enhancement of training methods, ultimately fostering institutional excellence and sustainability.

“We recognize that capacity-building is fundamental to sustaining excellence in construction. By continuously enhancing the skills of our workforce, we ensure that we remain adaptive, innovative, and competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

“Through the academy, we empower our people, build resilience within the organization, and secure a strong foundation for long-term growth,” said EEI Training Academy vice president Victor C. Evidente.

Highlights of the academy’s facilities include the Jaime V. Ongpin building, where the administrative offices and conference rooms are located; and two-story Saint Joseph Building, which features global-standard classrooms and lecture rooms, a faculty room, and a Catholic chapel.

The facility also has a multipurpose building, barracks for trainees, a rest and recreation area, a warehouse, and a material recovery facility.