In a significant step toward community development, Tarlac State University strengthened its partnership with eight municipalities in Tarlac Province through the ceremonial signing of memoranda of agreement for the Project START-UP, an initiative designed to support and uplift child development workers (CDWs).
Project Sustainable Training Assistance and Revitalized Teaching Upskilling Performance (START-UP) aims to sustain the skills and elevate the competencies of CDWs in the local government units of Anao, Gerona, Moncada, Paniqui, Pura, Ramos, San Manuel, and Victoria through seminars, training sessions, and capacity-building activities focused on early childhood care and education (ECCD).
The MOA signing was held on November 20, 2025 at the Alumni Center in Lucinda Campus.
“Ang pagbibigay lakas at patuloy na pagsasanay ng ating mga CDWs ay hindi lamang programa, ito ay isang pangmatagalang pamumuhunan para sa kinabukasan ng bawat pamilyang Tarlakenyo,” Atty. Wilmark J. Ramos, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension, said in his opening remarks.
