On May 27, 2025, the University of Batangas, Lipa City, served as host for the CITEC Academic-Industry Council Meeting, held at Trattoria, Building C. The gathering brought together representatives from both the academic sector and industry to discuss shared goals and strategies for partnership development.
The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between the university and its industry partners, with an emphasis on aligning academic programs with current workforce needs, identifying internship and employment pathways for students, and encouraging knowledge exchange between professionals and educators.
Participants engaged in a constructive dialogue aimed at creating more responsive educational approaches and exploring new areas for joint initiatives. The session also provided an avenue to evaluate existing collaborations and identify ways to make them more impactful and sustainable.
By fostering closer ties between academia and industry, the CITEC Council aims to ensure that students are better prepared for real-world challenges and that local industries benefit from emerging talent and innovative academic insights.
The University of Batangas reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing strong academic-industry partnerships as part of its broader mission to deliver relevant, future-ready education and support regional development.