THE MINDANAO State University’s Institute of Technology in Iligan got a boost in its training program with the vehicle donation from Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation.

The donation was part of the partnership agreement signed by the university and MMPC.

Under the agreement, MSU-IIT will design and implement the programs for on-site trainings of automotive instructors and students.

On the other hand, MMPC will help the university improve its training workshop area, among other things.

“The 2020 Xpander Cross will be used as a training vehicle under the School-Industry Tie-up Program for Automotive Technology of MMPC,” Sukarno Tanggol, MSU-IIT Chancellor, said.

The vehicle donation was executed through a Memorandum of Understanding and a Deed of Donation between MMPC Senior Vice President Yasuki Maruyama and Tanggol.

“Industry-academe linkage is very important in the pursuit of the tri-mandate of instruction, research, and extension. In MSU-IIT, our partnership with the industry goes beyond on-the-job training and employment purposes,” he added.

“The program is designed to provide essential training to automotive instructors and students of MSU-IIT in order to enhance and upgrade their knowledge, theories, skills and competencies in automotive technology,” the university said.