TARI Estate trains first Tarlac cohort for construction jobs

Insider Spotlight

• Twenty Tarlaqueños completed the inaugural Talent Edge masonry skills training program at TARI Estate
• Graduates gained competencies that can help them pursue TESDA National Certification II in Masonry
• The 384-hectare TARI Estate is projected to generate more than 60,000 jobs at full build-out
  
  
  
  

Aboitiz Economic Estates has completed its first Talent Edge skills training cohort in Central Luzon, preparing 20 Tarlaqueños for potential construction jobs as industrial activity expands in Tarlac.

The masonry-focused program was developed with Aboitiz Foundation, Aboitiz Construction, TESDA, and the provincial and city governments of Tarlac. Training was delivered by the Tarlac Center for Learning and Skills Success.

Why it matters

The initiative seeks to connect local workers with skills demanded by industries investing in Central Luzon, helping communities participate in employment opportunities generated by new industrial developments.

Participants received certificates of completion and competencies needed to pursue TESDA National Certification II in Masonry, potentially opening employment opportunities in construction across Tarlac and the wider region.

What they’re saying

“Talent Edge reflects our commitment to building the workforce foundations needed to sustain Central Luzon’s growth as an industrial and manufacturing hub,” Aboitiz Economic Estates assistant vice president for Luzon operations Chino Zamora said in a press statement.

 “As TARI Estate expands and new investments enter the region, developing industry-relevant skills will be critical to strengthening regional competitiveness, supporting long-term production capacity, and ensuring that growth is backed by a capable and future-ready workforce,” Zamora added.

“This milestone serves as a testament to what we can achieve when the government and the private sector build together,” Tarlac Provincial Gov. Christian Tell Yap said. “This collaborative effort between the City Government of Tarlac and our invaluable partners from the Aboitiz Group perfectly reflects our commitment to bringing meaningful opportunities closer to our people,” he added.

The big picture

TARI Estate is a 384-hectare PEZA-registered special economic zone in Tarlac City positioned as a new industrial growth center in Central Luzon. At full build-out, the development is projected to create more than 60,000 jobs.

Aboitiz Economic Estates said future Talent Edge programs will be developed according to emerging workforce requirements, linking training more closely with actual industry demand.

The company expects the initiative to strengthen Tarlac’s talent pipeline while giving residents clearer pathways to employment, enterprise and participation in Central Luzon’s industrial growth. —Vanessa Hidalgo| Ed: Corrie S. Narisma