Achievement Unlocked: Xcellerated Capability Building in BlockChain Launched
UnionBank takes capability building to whole new level as its efforts are not just limited to its employees. It now encompasses building the mentors and trainers to grow a community of BlockChain experts. This supports the Bank’s mission to Tech Up the Philippines and promote financial inclusion by making the blockchain technology accessible to everyone.
The Bank once again opened its doors to aspiring BlockChain experts last October 5, 2019. This time, aiming to develop a larger multiplier of talents through educators & professionals specializing in tech. With over 450 aspirants, 100 were accepted into the program to undergo the 6-week intensive training composed of online modules, mentorship, and formulation of use cases that will accelerate the blockchain development knowledge of the faculty members from our partner schools.
“Equipping Filipinos with advance knowledge, providing them access to the technology, and working with an industry leader like UnionBank will continuously allow them to take the lead in powering the future of banking.”, says Nix Syjuco, squad lead of the BlockChain Xcellerator program. “It is our Chairman Justo A. Ortiz’s vision to bridge the knowledge gap, tap more talents specialize in new technologies, and introduce these talents regionally and globally.”, she added.
The BlockChain Xcellator is a brainchild of UnionBank’s FinTech Business Group, Human Resources Group, and UBX. The success of the program was reinforced by the partnerships made with Universities and Colleges around the Philippines which will promote the BlockChain by incorporating it in their curriculum as we build a pool of mentors.
A total of 28 BlockChain Certified Mentors xcellerated their knowledge and their careers during their final pitch of use cases of BlockChain in real estate, supply chain, and education. These newly-certified mentors will soon enable and empower students with knowledge that will future-proof the Philippines.