Fostering Future Talent Through Industry-Academic Collaboration

In 2025, RPC welcomed two major academic visits that underscored its role as a learning hub for aspiring professionals in the fashion and garment sector: The university has been a valued partner of RPC since 2024, facilitating the deployment of students for on-the-job training and providing pathways to future employment.  This initiative is part of RPC’s ongoing partnership with the university, which includes on-the-job training programs and recruitment opportunities for newly graduated students since 2018. Through this collaboration, RPC continues to support the development of future professionals by bridging academic learning with practical industry experience. March 24, 2025 – San Fernando, La Union — RPC proudly received a recognition award from DMMMSU in acknowledgment of their enduring partnership in student development and industry training. Since 2018, RPC and DMMMSU have collaborated to provide students with valuable opportunities for on-the-job training, management immersion and employment. This partnership, now in its seventh year, has empowered students to gain hands-on experience and sharpen their skills in various facets of the garments industry, from production operations to office-based roles. Through this initiative, RPC remains committed to nurturing future professionals and supporting the academic community by bridging the gap between education and industry.