UV, Princeton Assessments Renew Partnership to Enhance Student Employability Through TOEIC
- October 16, 2024 |
- The Visayanian Publication
In a virtual ceremony held today, the University of the Visayas (UV) and Princeton Assessments and Training, Inc. (formerly Hopkins International Partners, Inc.) renewed their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the continuous administration of the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) for UV college students.
This renewal is seen as a significant step in enhancing the communication skills of students, preparing them for the global job market, and supporting the university's efforts toward internationalization.
The renewed partnership will ensure that UV students continue to have access to TOEIC testing as part of their academic curriculum.
TOEIC, recognized globally as a leading English language proficiency test, measures students’ ability to communicate effectively in professional and international settings. This collaboration between UV and Princeton has already benefited hundreds of students by improving their language proficiency, a key factor in employability.
UV has been recognized to be Cebu’s first university to require TOEIC among its college students in the Main Campus, Dalaguete Campus, and Toledo Campus.
“𝘼 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚”
Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo, Jr., president of the University of the Visayas, expressed the institution’s commitment to fostering students’ job readiness and global competitiveness through this initiative.
In his message, Dr. Iñigo shared that TOEIC has been instrumental in improving Visayanian students' communication skills, which is essential for their professional growth.
He continued that this partnership will continue to enhance their employability, both locally and internationally.
Princeton Assessments and Training Inc., with its president, Dr. Marl V. Ferenal, being represented by its operations manager, Ms. Louise Anne F. Ferenal-Marquez, emphasized the importance of English proficiency in today’s interconnected world, and that they are proud to work with UV in providing students with opportunities to demonstrate their English language skills through TOEIC.
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
The renewed agreement aligns with UV’s mission to be an internationally recognized institution by equipping its students with the necessary skills to thrive in global industries.
As part of the initiative, students will undergo TOEIC testing as they approach the completion of their degrees, ensuring that they leave the university ready to meet the demands of multinational companies.
This virtual MOA renewal ceremony was attended by vice president for academic affairs, the dean and English language faculty of the College of Arts and Science, personnel from the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and representatives from Princeton Assessments and Training Inc., marking a milestone in the university’s continued efforts to provide its students with an edge in communication skills and career readiness.
𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙
With the ongoing partnership between the University of the Visayas and Princeton Assessments and Training Inc., UV students can look forward to more opportunities to hone their language skills, improve their confidence in professional communication, and boost their competitiveness in the job market.
The University remains committed to preparing its graduates for both local and global success, ensuring that they are well-equipped to take on the challenges of the future.