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Manpower and Workforce Assistance

A STRONG WORKFORCE
A STRONGER FUTURE

We connect investors with the right talent, skills, and resources to build competitive businesses and sustainable growth

5.2 MILLION population in Region 10
THOUSANDS of graduates every year
COMPETITIVE labor cost
ENGLISH PROFICIENT with education and adaptability
INDUSTRY-READY skills for your business

Why Northern Mindanao for Talent and Workforce?

Northern Mindanao offers a deep and growing talent pool suited for a wide range of industries — from manufacturing and agri-processing to IT-BPM and tourism.

Young and Growing Workforce

  • Large labor force with high percentage of working-age population
  • Competitive labor cost compared to Manila and Cebu
  • Strong English proficiency and adaptable workforce
Young Workforce

Large Pool of Skilled Professionals

  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Business Administration
  • Agriculture
  • Hospital and Toursim
  • Maritime and Logistics
  • Technical Vocational
Skilled Professionals

Major Talent Sources

  • University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP)
  • Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
  • Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
  • State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
  • Technical and vocational institutions across Region 10
Talent Sources

Strategic Location

Access to major economic hubs

  • Cagayan de Oro
  • Iligan City
  • PhilIndec
Strategic Location

Services Provided Under Manpower Servicing

The following manpower facilitation services are available to investors through IACT and its partner agencies.

Workforce Recruitment Assistance

  • Recruitment campaigns
  • Job Fairs and career expos
  • Candidate screening and referrals
  • Coordination with universities and colleges
  • Linkages with PESOs
  • Industry-academe job matching programs

Labor Market Information

  • Available labor supply
  • Skills inventory
  • Occupation demand
  • Industry talent pools
  • Regional wage rates
  • Labor cost bench marking
  • Employment trends
  • Emerging skills requirement
  • Sector-specific workforce availability
  • Labor cost bench marking

Skills Matching and Talent Sourcing

  • Identifying workers whose skills match investor requirement
  • Recommending potential sources of skilled labor
  • Assistance to key sectors

Training and Skills Development Programs

  • Customized company training
  • Technical vocational education
  • Leadership training
  • Digital skills development
  • Automation and industry 4.0 training
  • Reskilling and upskilling programs
  • Apprenticeship and internship programs

Employment Permits and Compliance Assistance

  • Labor law compliance
  • Employment registration
  • Occupational safety requirements
  • Social security registration
  • Employer obligation and reporting requirements
  • Human resource policy guidance

Foreign Personnel Assistance

  • Work permits
  • Employment visas
  • Alien Employment Permit (AEP)
  • Immigration requirements
  • Relocation supports for foreign executives and technical experts

Northern Mindanao Workforce Advantages for Investors

Investors operating in Northern Mindanao benefit from a combination of cost efficiency, talent availability, and strong institutional support:

Competitive Labor Cost

Lower operating and labor cost compared to Metro Manila

Industry-Ready Workforce

Strong talent pool supporting Agro-industry, Manufacturing, IT-BPM, Tourism, Logistics, Renewable energy

Strong Government Support

Access to recuitment assistance, training, subsidies skills program, employment facilitation and investment promotion support.

Strategic Location

Gateway to major cities and trade routes, domestic and ASEAN markets.

Our Partner Agencies

Manpower facilitation in Northern Mindanao is supported through coordination with the following government and institutional partners:

DOLE

DOLE

Department of Labor and Employment

TESDA

TESDA

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

DTI

DTI

Department of Trade and Industry

LGUs and PESOs

Local Government Units and Public Employment Service Offices

SUCs & Training Institution

State Universities and Colleges and Technical-Vocational Institutions

Northern Mindanao

Build you business with the right people. Grow with Northern Mindanao

We are ready to help you find, develop, and keep the talent your business needs.

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