spouses of Grab driver-partners
In a collaborative effort to uplift Filipino women, Globe has partnered with Grab to launch the Misiskolar Program, offering digital upskilling opportunities and new livelihood paths for the spouses of Grab driver partners. This initiative aims to equip women with in- demand digital skills to enhance their employability and encourage entrepreneurship.
Under this partnership, Globe will sponsor Essential Skills and Virtual Assistance courses. Developed with edutech firm KodeGo for an initial group of 100 Grab driver- partners, delivery- partners, and their spouses, the scholars will have full access to courses focused on building essential digital skills.
The Misiskolar Program aligns with Globe and Grab’s shared vision of uplifting lives by bringing growth opportunities to Grab’s driver community and their families. A study by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) highlighted that non- internet users cited the lack of knowledge and high costs as barriers. Globe’s collaboration with Grab and KodeGo aims to bridge this digital divide by providing skill- building programs to open up new opportunities.
“Our polestar is to make every Filipino an active and thriving participant in the digital economy. Among the thrusts that propel this mission forward is our focus on inclusive capacity-building,” said CJ Lacsican, Grab Philippines Head of Operations. “The Misiskolar Program is geared at making a transformative impact on the livelihood and social progress of our driver-partners and their families through accessible digital upskilling. We are glad to partner with Globe on this program as we share the vision of creating a brighter digital future for Filipino communities,” he adds.
Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer, underscored the initiative’s broader goals: “Globe’s partnership with Grab reflects our commitment to providing tech-enabled education to uplift lives and make a real difference. This program is also aligned with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, prioritizing the advancement of women as integral to our corporate agenda.”
Crisela Magpayo-Cervantes, Globe’s VP for Marketing Communications, emphasized the program’s impact: “We believe that women play an important role in driving progress, not just for their own families, but also for their broader communities. Through this partnership with Grab and KodeGo, we aim to provide women with access to digital skills that will enhance their employability, encourage entrepreneurship, and improve access to sources of livelihood. By equipping women with digital skills, we hope to help them increase their confidence and empower them to realize their potential.”
Patricia Gaw, KodeGo Venture Builder, expressed excitement about the collaboration: “KodeGo is thrilled to be part of this amazing initiative to open doors for Filipino women. Our career programs are designed to make digital skills training affordable and accessible. With end-to-end support, we equip our students with the knowledge and skills to launch successful careers in tech fields.”
Supporting the Misiskolar Program, Globe At Home offers affordable and reliable connectivity through GFiber Prepaid to provide fast, unlimited internet at affordable rates with no lock-in subscription. Scholars needing stable connections at home can sign up for suitable offers.
partners with Grab to empower wives of Grab’s driver- partners
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