Training & Personal Development at Manila Electric Company (Meralco)

As an intern, I received plenty of training from my supervisors on different roles and responsibilities of the department I worked for. I learned skills in employer branding, recruitment, event organizing, planning, and the likes.

Our training and development programs include designing and planning network systems. We also participate in site visits to various substations to familiarize ourselves with the equipment used for electricity distribution. Additionally, we receive training on how to effectively present topics, helping us to be well-prepared for the corporate world.

The training and development program allow me to view myself positively. I am very shy and introverted person but through their training and development programs I am building a positive self-image which help me get by everyday.

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Before starting the OJT, what I really struggle is about communicating with other people immediately. When I started my OJT, it is really a must to make 'pakikisama' and socializing with your colleagues so as I go on with my internship, I think this is the skill that I observe to really improve.

Meralco provides valuable informal, on-the-job training. This includes hands-on experience, mentorship from more experienced colleagues, and opportunities to work on real-world projects. The informal training environment is supportive and encourages learning through practical application, which is instrumental in developing a deeper understanding of daily tasks and responsibilities. During my time at Meralco, I gained several valuable skills through both formal and informal training. I improved my customer service abilities by effectively handling inquiries and resolving issues, while also acquiring technical knowledge related to the utility sector

The company had a virtual learning and development program for its interns which really helped me to become more confident in engaging with different people.

The training and development programs taught me how important social interaction, time management, and decision-making skills are because, in our assigned department, the focus is mostly on management.

As someone from L&D, I was exposed to the various of courses that Meralco offers. There's a lot to choose from--from soft to technical skills.

I attended a training where I gained valuable knowledge about Elevated Metering Centers, which is crucial for the tasks assigned to me in our department. The speakers were knowledgeable and effective in their delivery.

I learned many things throughout my stay. HR also planned a training/workshlp for us interns.

As an intern in the ICT field, being able to work without spoonfeeding is great. Yet the supervisors were still there whenever I am stucked on something, and occassionally giving ideas and technologies I am not aware of to improve.

Can be more frequent and a priority to focus on. Not need to multitask work with training. Training from colleagues are top notch, everyone is open to mentor.

I have learned a lot from my experience as an intern and willing to reapply as a regular MERALCO employee in the future.

In my role in Learning and Development, I was exposed to various training programs. Most of these programs have been designed for engineers within the company and covered topics such as data science, delivering effective presentations, electrical safety, and more. Additionally, there are other programs like Chemical Spill and Response Management, which educates employees from different departments on how to handle emergencies, and Winning Hearts and Minds, which teaches us how to effectively work with and build relationships with those around us. Working at MERALCO has given me the opportunity to acquire skills outside of my field of study (Psychology), and this exposure to diverse information has allowed me to develop new skills, such as data science management, which may be valuable in the future.

In having may internship there, they make sure that I improve my communication skills and work in my weaknesses. They manage to teach me how to work like a project engineer and manage to work with the other teams of the company.

The tasks given to me were essential parts in the process for the team. I learned to use MS Office tools and researching.

The personnel are more than accommodating with my questions and actions involving the operations of the company. They immediately correct you if you make a mistake.

I was trained on different offices in Valenzuela Sector even in a short period of time. I learned a lot about their jobs event though I couldn't do it correctly right away.

They gave us programs specifically for the interns and went to locations where they work.