MANILA, Philippines – May 21, 2025 — In a bold move to reshape the future of tourism and maritime education in the Philippines, WorkAbroad.ph, the country’s premier overseas job platform, and 2GO Travel, a leading logistics and maritime transport provider, have joined forces to launch the “Enrollment to Employment” (E2E) Program.
This groundbreaking partnership aims to bridge the persistent gap between education and actual employment by preparing students not just with classroom knowledge but with real-world, job-ready experience. With a clear goal of helping 100,000 students by 2026, the E2E Program offers a structured, industry-aligned path for students pursuing careers in tourism, hospitality, logistics, and maritime industries.
Bridging the Gap Between School and Career
Unlike traditional internships that often provide limited exposure, the E2E Program offers total immersion in live maritime operations. Through 2GO Travel’s vessels and terminal facilities, students undergo hands-on training where they assume real responsibilities and gain firsthand experience in dynamic maritime environments.
“This program gives students something they can’t get in a classroom or a short internship: total immersion in live maritime operations,” said Francis Chua, Business Unit Head of 2GO Travel. “With E2E, students don’t just earn hours—they earn experience, confidence, and a head start in building a career.”
Complementing this hands-on approach, WorkAbroad.ph provides comprehensive career readiness support including resume writing workshops, interview coaching, and career mentoring. The program also features certification and assessment tools to help students become “5-star candidates,” increasing their employability and matching them with potential employers.
“What makes this different is simple—it leads to a career,” said Angelo Jayno, Business Unit Head of WorkAbroad.ph. “We go beyond job listings—we mentor students to become truly employable.”
Ethical and Global Job Placement
WorkAbroad.ph, known for its commitment to safe and ethical recruitment, partners exclusively with DMW-licensed recruitment agencies (formerly POEA). This ensures that students matched through the E2E Program are connected to legitimate, ethical, and overseas employment opportunities, with a special focus on cruise-line work and maritime-related placements.
Addressing Industry Gaps
The E2E Program directly tackles long-standing issues in the Philippine education and employment landscape:
- Outdated curriculum that lacks focus on digital skills, sustainability, and tech innovation
- Limited exposure to real industry settings
- Inequitable access to training, especially for students in rural areas
- Mental health concerns tied to unclear career paths and burnout
By integrating training, certification, mentorship, and job matching into one streamlined program, E2E repositions the tourism and maritime fields from being seen as fallback options to purpose-driven, future-ready career paths.
A Vision for 2026 and Beyond
With a full-scale nationwide launch planned—featuring school roadshows, a Career Readiness Caravan, and a MOA signing aboard MV 2GO Masagana—the partnership is set to make waves in both education and employment sectors.
The E2E Program isn’t just about finding jobs—it’s about creating futures. And with two industry leaders at the helm, the future looks brighter for thousands of Filipino students ready to navigate the global workforce.
