McDonald’s graduates 1st batch of youth trainees
McDonald’s Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corp.), led by George T. Yang, founder and master franchise holder of the quick-service giant in the country, celebrated the graduation of its first batch of youth trainees under the YouthWorks PH program.
YouthWorks PH is an initiative in partnership with United States Agency for International Development (Usaid) and Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) that aims to improve life skills and increase employment prospects of underprivileged Filipino youth.
Held at McDonald’s Sucat San Antonio in Parañaque City, the graduation marked a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to youth development and employability in the country.
A total of 53 youth trainees completed their monthlong training program on food and beverage services, leadership, communication and critical thinking skills. They have been deployed across 35 McDonald’s stores in nine Metro Manila cities for their paid training. McDonald’s Philippines has committed to train up to 5,000 YouthWorks PH trainees by 2026.
“Through this partnership, we look forward to welcoming more new trainees in our restaurants nationwide, helping them to develop to become productive members of society and to be their Best Me,” McDonald’s Philippines president and CEO Kenneth S. Yang said.
“Today, with more than 760 stores nationwide, McDonald’s Philippines employs over 60,000 individuals—with more than half comprising of regular part-time working students,” said McDonald’s Philippines managing director Margot Torres. “As a big employment generator for the youth, we have a responsibility to equip them with lifelong skills and, the right values that will help them succeed in the future.”
