At our Project Sakura ceremony on October 2, graduates from our first cohort asked the incoming scholars whether they were ready to take on the challenge. One by one, they said yes.

It was a simple but meaningful exchange that captured the spirit of Project Sakura, our Female Technician Sponsorship Program, and the growing opportunities for women in automotive and electric mobility.

A year ago, our first cohort made that same commitment, with no previous graduates to look to for inspiration. Now, as they begin their careers as ACMobility technicians, they are setting an example for the women following in their footsteps.

Having completed their training and received full-time employment offers, all eligible Cohort 1 scholars began onboarding on October 5.

In his commencement message, our CEO Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala reminded the graduates of the trust customers would place in their skills and encouraged them to bring malasakit to every vehicle they work on. He also urged the incoming scholars to build on the example set by their predecessors.

Through Prokect Sakura, we want more women to see the possibilities for themselves in automotive and electric mobility, inspired by those who have already taken that first step.

To our first cohort, welcome to the ACMobility team! To our newest scholars, we look forward to seeing what you will achieve.

And to our partners at Don Bosco TVET Makati and Ayala Foundation, Inc., thank you for sharing our commitment to building a more inclusive mobility workforce.