CADETSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM (CTP)

The Cadetship Training Program (CTP) is a developmental program designed
to develop future leaders of the company as Water/Wastewater System Managers.

The program consists of two phases: the first phase that provides participants opportunities for specialized training and work experience for six months, and the second phase that consists of a career management program that will ensure the success of management trainees who perform well. The first phase aims to develop in the participants excellence in technical, business and management skills while the second phase provides a fast-track career mechanism and continuing education for the participants.

Who are we looking for?

  • Graduates of engineering and business courses, preferably in the followingfields of specialization: civil, mechanical, sanitary, environmental, chemical and industrial engineering, and marketing, finance as well as computer science;
  • Individuals who are 21-25 years old;
  • Individuals who have strong leadership and communication skills; and
  • Individuals who possess the ability to assume multiple roles.

The competencies we are looking for in our cadets are:

  • Business sense
  • People management skills
  • Results orientation
  • Communication skills
  • Creativity and innovation

What can we offer?

Manila Water offers for qualified candidates many opportunities, including

  • Comprehensive training;
  • A continuing development program even after graduation to support the participants' career in the organization;
  • A career that is performance-driven and where challenging roles are not limited to the participants' line of expertise; and
  • A career that has a career track mechanism, which ensures participants a performance-based movement in the organization, where the better one performs, the faster he gets promoted.

Almost 200 and counting

Currently, Manila Water has graduated 195 from its cadetship training program since the program’s inception in 1999. Of the 195, 170 already belong to the management team, and 55 of these 170 are already full-fledged managers. The organization takes pride in the fact that its graduates are professionals guided by the values of excellence, accountability, team orientation, social responsibility and integrity. One unique culture of Manila Water is that its employees perform not only with excellence but with fun.

The cadets' opportunities are not only limited to their current line of work. Their development in the organization is well-planned and is being done through a series of follow-through training, involvement in various corporate programs and cross-posting opportunities.

Every year, Manila Water is providing opportunities to interested and qualified graduates. The company has the commitment to offer an opportunity to young individuals to be part of a team that improves the quality of life of the Filipinos.