Carnival Cruise Line is partnering with the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) and the STI network of colleges and schools to assist Filipinos in acquiring maritime studies, according to a press release.
According to Carnival, PMMA will offer training programs in several commercial maritime fields to prepare Filipino students for shipboard training on Carnival ships, as well as collaborate with the cruise line in selecting students for cadetships, internships and other employment opportunities.
Bettina Deynes, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Carnival Cruise Line, and Richard Brearley, vice president of crew and cruise operations, recently visited Manila to announce the partnership.
“Along with bringing a lot of expertise and knowledge, the Filipino community is strong among Carnival’s shipboard team members and embodies our values and the essence of the entertainment brand, so Carnival wants to go beyond offering traditional roles. We want to expand the roles they are qualified to fill to include non-traditional roles such as those within naval operations,” commented Deynes.
STI Educational Services Group and STI Institute of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering will create a curriculum for culinary and housekeeping courses in the nation’s capital. STI NAMEI graduates in shipping and marine engineering will then be considered for potential employment with Carnival.
Carnival and recruitment agency United Philippine Line have worked together to create a system aimed at developing potential seafarers outside of Manila. In addition, the company is collaborating with its recruitment partner, United Philippine Lines, to develop a system to train potential seafarers in different regions of the Philippines. As a result, the partnership will provide opportunities for maritime students not only from Manila but also from other parts of the country.
“With our partnership with Carnival, our students can be confident that they will receive the best training and have a place to go after they graduate,” said Monico Jacob, president and chief operating officer, STI ESG.
