UC and JFINEX Forge Strategic Partnership: Empowering Student Leadership and Financial Literacy

By Justine Mae Berceles Carino

Supporting Global Goals for Sustainable Development

This initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 4: Quality Education (Indicator 4.4.1 – Increase youth and adults with relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship)
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (Indicator 8.6.1 – Promote youth engagement in productive activities and leadership)
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals (Indicator 17.17.1 – Strengthen multi-stakeholder partnerships for sustainable development)

Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines – April 8, 2025

In a landmark move to empower student leadership and deepen community engagement, the University of the Cordilleras (UC) and its Junior Financial Executives (JFINEX) organization convened a strategic exploratory meeting at the UC Conference Room. The session, which began at 3:00 PM, marked the start of a collaborative initiative aimed at integrating academic excellence with impactful social responsibility.

Key Participants

Representing JFINEX were officers:

Justin Aubrey Soriano
Nathalie Eloise Olivera
Rey Trinidad
Scott Dulnuan
Manav Sakhi
Joelyn Mojado

Accompanied by advisers:

Joe-el S. Marcelo, MBA
John Carlo B. De Leon, MBA

University officials in attendance included:

Dr. Rhodora Ngolob, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Ms. Gladys Corpuz, Head of the Center for Social Responsibility
Ms. Elaisha Sumilao, Member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Technical Committee

Their participation underscored UC’s institutional commitment to nurturing student-led initiatives that reflect its core values of integrity, excellence, and service.

Discussions and Goals

The meeting explored innovative strategies for implementing the proposed project, including:

Potential partnerships
Execution frameworks
Measurable outcomes

The initiative aims to create a ripple effect—enhancing student competencies while contributing meaningfully to the broader community.

As UC continues to champion transformative education, this joint endeavor stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in shaping socially conscious and academically empowered student leaders.

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