Solaire Resort North and Quezon City Launch Hospitality Academy to Strengthen Local Workforce Pipeline

Public-private initiative expands access to hospitality career opportunities

Manager of the Public Employment Service Office Rogelio Reyes, President of Quezon City University Dr. Theresita Atienza, and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte from the Quezon City Government team, and Solaire Resort North Chief Operating Officer Damian Robert Bond Quayle, Vice President for Finance Michael Diopenes, and Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI) Executive Director Filipina Laurena

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For residents seeking stable careers and practical skills, access to industry-aligned training can be a decisive turning point. The Solaire Hospitality Academy offers a direct pathway from education to employment in one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing sectors. For readers, it represents not just a training program but a tangible opportunity to enter the hospitality industry with structured support and real-world readiness. This is why the Solaire Hospitality Academy Quezon City partnership is significant for so many local residents.

Formalizing a Strategic Partnership

Solaire Resort North, in collaboration with the Quezon City government, has formally launched the Solaire Hospitality Academy through a memorandum of agreement aimed at strengthening workforce development and expanding employment access for local residents. The initiative brings together private-sector expertise and public-sector support to build a sustainable talent pipeline for the hospitality industry through the Solaire Hospitality Academy Quezon City partnership.

The signing ceremony was attended by Solaire Resort North chief operating officer Damian Quayle, vice president for finance Michael Diopenes, and Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte, alongside representatives from Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Quezon City University, and the Quezon City Public Employment Service Office. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to aligning education with industry demand, and further cements the Solaire Hospitality Academy Quezon City partnership as a cornerstone initiative for both organizations.

Industry-Aligned Training and Facilities

The program will provide structured training in core hospitality functions, including food and beverage service, culinary arts, housekeeping, and guest services. Training will follow integrated resort standards, with dedicated facilities to be established at Quezon City University’s main campus, combining classroom instruction with hands-on learning designed to simulate real operational environments. Indeed, the Solaire Hospitality Academy Quezon City partnership plays a crucial role in providing these high-level educational opportunities.

Leadership Insights and Commitment

During the ceremony, Solaire Resort North COO Damian Quayle emphasized the program’s long-term vision, stating:

“This academy is about expanding access to opportunity and giving individuals the skills and confidence to build meaningful careers in hospitality.”

Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte also highlighted the initiative’s impact on local development, noting:

“Partnerships like this strengthen our ability to provide residents with industry-relevant training and direct pathways to employment.”

Extending Impact Beyond Training

Beyond training, the collaboration builds on existing community initiatives between Solaire Resort North and the Quezon City government, including livelihood support programs and cultural partnerships such as the showcasing of handcrafted products by women persons deprived of liberty at the Solaire Boutique, as well as support for the reopening of La Mesa Ecopark in 2024 through the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc.

Through these efforts, the partnership reinforces a broader vision of inclusive growth—one that connects education, employment, and community development within a single, coordinated framework.

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