Labor Advantages

Unlike many other areas in the world where skilled English-speaking labor is difficult to find, CSEZ enjoys a large labor pool of hard working, good-natured, friendly, skilled workers who are adaptable and willing to learn. Thirty colleges are located within half an hour from Clark producing 20,000 graduates annually, adding to the available skilled labor.

Philexcel can assist in screening and the hiring process while Clark Development Corporation maintains a skills training center and updated manpower database to meet the current and future needs of Philexcel’s tenants. Only those employees who meet the highest standards of professionalism are forwarded to Philexcel companies for consideration.

The CDC Polytechnic School has established an employee training program on commonly desired skills such as metal working, cutting, sewing, furniture making, human resources and technical writing etc.

In addition, companies may apply for an apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor and Employment and get as much as 25 percent savings on employees under training for up to six months. CDC can assist tenants in getting approval for the apprenticeship program.

A nearby University in Angeles offers courses for call center operators, by educating students in the geography and culture of North America, and training them to speak with the correct accent and mannerisms, making Philexcel the perfect location for businesses requiring customer contact such as a telemarketing or service centers.

Employees at Philexcel deliver high performance and low turnover at significant cost savings. The minimum wage within Clark is approximately 20 percent less than in Manila. Filipinos earn approximately 10 percent of the wage structure in America, providing considerable savings for outsourcing.