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In the quiet, hardworking communities scattered across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), young students harbor dreams of a brighter future. These aspirations often seem distant for families where parents are farmers, farm workers, and laborers.  Yet, these students’ hopes remain alive, anchored by a simple yet profound belief in the transformative power of education. This […]

Recognizing the potential for small businesses to address local poverty, five fourth-year Entrepreneurship students launched the Ma-awis Cafe in January 2023, a start-up cafe that serves as a platform for their future entrepreneurial journey.  The students funded their start-up through personal contributions and additional financial support from the SSME organization. SSME is an institution focused […]

In a world where education remains one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty, Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) in  La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, stands as a beacon of hope for many underprivileged students in the region.  CCDC’s profile of its graduates shows that 279 of the total 446 graduates, or […]

Part of the trifocal functions of higher education institutions is an active extension service that ensures community development through people empowerment, particularly in the field of education and capacity building.  To this end, active community education and capacity building activities are embedded in the CCDC extension services. CCDC has been active in various committees that […]