Rizal Technological University (RTU), through the College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy’s (CBEA) BS Office Administration Department, forged a new partnership with Pacific Office Solutions, Inc. to enhance students’ stenography skills through comprehensive, practical shorthand training using steno machines.

The partnership was formalized with a Memorandum of Agreement signed by the respective representatives of RTU and Pacific Office Solutions. Dr. Ma. Eugenia M. Yangco, University President, and Dr. Rome Sherriff Montoya, Dean of CBEA, stood as signatories for the academic institution. At the same time, Pacific Office Solutions was represented by its Vice President, Ms. Deliza G. Ridoloso.

Other Pacific Office Solutions representatives were also present at the ceremony, including Ms. M., Cristina Lachica, PhilSteno Program Director; Ms. Anna Michelle Asoy, PhilSteno Ambassador; a sales representative; and product specialists from the organization. Several faculty members and students from the Office Administration Department also attended the signing ceremony.

The partnership aims to equip Rizalianos, even those from other programs, with relevant future-ready skills aligned with global standards in office administration and stenography. It is designed to enhance student employability by opening career pathways in court reporting, captioning, and other specialized administrative fields through hands-on experience with emerging technologies, enabling students to become more competitive, adaptable, and industry-responsive professionals. Through this partnership, students will gain access to learning opportunities beyond the classroom, equipping them with industry needs-based skills.

Staying true to its goal of accessible quality education, RTU continues to create bridges between the academe and relevant industries for the benefit of Rizalianos, as knowledge and skills learned beyond the classroom remain essential to students’ holistic development and success.