INFORMATION technology (IT) skills are now made more accessible to underbanked Filipinos. This is after the top-rated consumer finance app announced a partnership with an education technology company.
Founded in 2016, GoIT, an international edtech company, has been providing IT education in more than 30 countries online with branches in Ukraine, Poland, Turkey, Mexico, the US and the Philippines.
In the local setting, GoIT is dedicated to helping Filipinos jumpstart their tech journey. Its beginner-friendly online courses equip learners with data skills to create modern websites and applications and start a career in tech.
GoIT uses a project-based learning approach, ensuring that its learners acquire hands-on experience and practical skills. The learning process is divided into 70 percent practice, 20 percent feedback and 10 percent theory, enabling students to build their portfolios, contribute to team projects and excel in individual tasks.
Upon completing their studies, learners are awarded a Diploma of Completion, which serves as tangible proof of their newly acquired skills and knowledge. 89 percent of GoIT learners find a new job within six months after graduation. With the average starting salary for IT jobs in the Philippines at P60,000, a career in technology offers promising growth opportunities.
Through this partnership, BillEase, a consumer finance app, will empower underserved Filipinos to access GoIT's comprehensive IT courses, training and webinars with flexible financing options, allowing them to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
"The partnership between BillEase and GoIT is a significant milestone in our mission to democratize access to high-quality IT education for Filipinos," said Georg Steiger, chief executive and co-founder of BillEase. "We believe that by offering flexible financing options, we can empower more individuals to pursue their dreams in the technology sector, regardless of their financial background."
"We are excited to work with BillEase to help more Filipinos gain access to our IT courses and accelerate their careers in technology," said Khrystyna Gankevych, head of Growth at GoIT, as she expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. "Together, we can create a more inclusive digital ecosystem that benefits everyone."
This partnership between BillEase and GoIT aims to address the skills gap in the Philippines and adapt to the employment landscape that has been undergoing a wave of changes. In 2020, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) reported that tech skills such as web development remain underdeveloped among the Philippine workforce.
