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  • Students from business leadership program meet Chevron execs

    Students from business leadership program meet Chevron execs

    Chevron, one of the country’s long-standing and biggest US investors, together with the American Chamber of Commerce, (AmCham) recently hosted top students from leading universities to a leadership talk with the General Managers of Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) and Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI).

    The students are part of the AmCham Business Leadership Program (BLP) which provides Filipino students with high levels of access and interaction with executives of top companies in the Philippines. BLP enhances the students’ understanding of the role of business in national development and provides a broader perspective on key global business and economic issues. AmCham exclusively invites top university students to participate in the BLP and to familiarize them with the contributions of American multinational companies to the country.

    Chevron, one of the “Best Companies to Work for”  awarded at the recently held HR Asia Awards 2023, has been a steadfast supporter and sponsor of BLP for the past 20 years.

    Ethan Flowers, general manager of CHI, imparted insights on his journey at Chevron and strategies for effective team management. He was followed by Billy Liu, general manager of CPI, with a discussion on achieving work-life balance.

    “Intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and analytical skills serve really well in your career, if you end up working in big companies like Chevron or other multinational companies. This will help you contribute to the team,” Ethan Flowers, general manager of Chevron Holdings Inc. shared.

    “We must know our priorities and we should be taking good care of our health because how can we deliver good outputs if we are not feeling well? We should always learn to have a work-life balance,” said Billy Liu, general manager of Chevron Philippines Inc.

    Also, BLP alumni Tonie Miclat and Eds Bernardo shared how the BLP helped them in their journey towards getting hired at Chevron and how it strengthened their career growth. The talk inspires and motivates the students of BLP, encouraging them to persevere in pursuing their career goals.

    “We are delighted with this activity, where our students have the opportunity to engage with Chevron executives, gaining valuable insights that will inspire and motivate them in their journey toward building a career. We are truly grateful to Chevron for being our partner over the years and for inviting us to participate in this event exclusively for our students,” said Pinky Jamili, business leadership program project manager, AmCham Philippines.

    “At Chevron, we are thrilled to celebrate our 20-year partnership with this program. Both CPI and CHI have engaged in meaningful discussions with hundreds of exemplary, bright young Filipino students who have participated in the BLP. We are also pleased to host events like this, where we meet students who are curious and ask insightful questions. We take great joy in sharing our experiences and imparting leadership insights because we believe this can significantly benefit them in their career journey,” said Ethan Flowers

    Also present at the event were the Chevron scholars from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. The event concluded with an office tour of Chevron facilities where students had the opportunity to see the various departments of Chevron and meet some of the employees.

  • American petroleum refineries player shows support to 10th ScholaCOLORrun

    American petroleum refineries player shows support to 10th ScholaCOLORrun

    Chevron, one of the country’s oldest and most prominent investors, together with American Chambers Foundation Philippines, Inc. (ACFPI) or AmCham, recently co-presented the annual AmCham Foundation ScholaCOLORrun at Liwasang Ulalim, CCP Complex, Pasay City.

    This year marks the event’s 10th year, a run-for-a-cause campaign organized by ACFPI to raise funds for the formal education of underprivileged but deserving youths.

    ACFPI is a private and non-profit association that aims to help Philippine and American businesses contribute to the country’s civic and economic development. This year, a total of 3,247 runners participated in the colorful event, alongside 190 employees from Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) and Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI).

    The event featured a 3-km, 5-km, 10-km, and 15-km run, as well as a 200-meter dash for kids 7 years old and below. The proceeds of the run will help send 10 scholars to various colleges and universities across the country. The foundation has helped over 2,800 beneficiaries throughout its 38-year run.

    Participants were provided race kits consisting of a race shirt, sunglasses, and a complimentary loot bag, with finishers taking home a medal. At the awards ceremony, CPI HR Manager Marife Jose received a plaque of appreciation as AmCham’s co-presenter of the 10th ScholaRUN.

    Chevron has been a long-time supporter of AmCham Foundation’s education programs. The success of the ScholaCOLORrun demonstrates that people will come together for a fun and healthy activity while serving a larger social purpose.

    Beyond financial support, Chevron aims to foster an environment where every young mind has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their upbringing. The company thanks Chevron for its generous sponsorship of the event and its continued support in their educational endeavors.

    Chevron has a long history of fruitful partnership with the AmCham Foundation. AmCham espouses youth education, and their collaboration for this event aligns well with Chevron’s company’s thrust of bringing out the full potential of people.

    In addition to helping scholars via the ScholaRUN, Chevron also promotes wellness to its employees by supporting their participation in this annual run. Chevron and AmCham have helped host communities in Batangas acquire skills that help with employment both here and abroad.

    The two organizations have also partnered for Chevron’s institutional Fuel Your School program nationwide, in training voc-tech scholars at Don Bosco Pugad, and co-presented the ScholaRUN since its inception 10 years ago.

    The ScholaCOLORrun is a testament to the power of collaboration between private organizations and non-profit foundations in promoting education and wellness in the country. Chevron and AmCham’s partnership continues to make a significant impact on the lives of underprivileged youths, providing them with opportunities to thrive and reach their full potential.

    As the country continues to face challenges in education, particularly for underprivileged youths, the ScholaCOLORrun serves as a reminder of the importance of corporate social responsibility and the impact that private organizations and foundations can make in promoting access to education.