CENTER FOR GLOBAL SKILLS EXCELLENCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(Enrique Zobel Technical Center)

Our School

E. Zobel Foundation dedicates itself to providing instructions and training that aligns with national and international standards. The purpose of the schools is to ensure the employability of its graduates or enable the learner/trainee to start their own businesses.

SKILLS TRAINING TO CAREER ACCELERATOR

The TESDA component that seeks to provide skills services that provide opportunities for the trainee to:

Seek better employment with possible higher or more stable income opportunities;
Be able to advance from their current careers; and
Seek employment and succeed in jobs in other parts of the country or the world

EMPOWERMENT THOUGH EDUCATION

Our senior high school intervention, aligned with the priorities of the national government, seek to provide empowerment. Empowerment defined is the process to become stronger, more confident in controlling’s one’s life and claiming ones right. Specifically, any teaching should allow students to:

Base decisions on well thought-out consequences of their actions
Better clarity on what they want for their future and how to secure it
Practicable skills for survival and progress through employment or enterprise opportunities or better preparations for higher education

OUR HISTORY

At the heart of the E. Zobel Foundation's mission lies a profound conviction articulated by its visionary founder, the late Enrique Zobel: "Through education, there is hope for a better life." This belief sparked a lifetime commitment to empowering communities, particularly in Calatagan. From building essential public school infrastructure to enhancing teacher capabilities, Mr. Zobel's legacy was built on tangible support for educational advancement.

The dream of a dedicated Zobel-family-owned educational institution blossomed from these foundational efforts. After extensive deliberation, the Board of Trustees recognized a critical need in Calatagan: a technical school to equip individuals with practical skills, opening doors to gainful employment and brighter futures, especially for those unable to pursue traditional college paths.

In 2013, this vision became reality. siblings Ms. Mercedes and Mr. Iñigo Zobel, honoring their father's enduring legacy, founded the Enrique Zobel Technical Center (ENZO Tech). Inspired by the innovative, alternative learning models of established educational centers, ENZO Tech was designed to be a beacon of opportunity.

With the generous allocation of land in Gulod, Calatagan, and foundational funding, construction began. By 2015, ENZO Tech proudly opened its doors, primarily offering TESDA-accredited, high-demand skills training programs in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM), and Automotive Servicing (ATS). From its inception, ENZO Tech delivered on its promise, providing quality vocational training that transformed the lives of Calatagueños and residents from across Batangas Province.

The Foundation's impact continued to grow, fueled by vital support. From 2017-2019, a generous donation from Tom Layng significantly expanded operational infrastructure and classrooms, benefiting not only ENZO Tech but also paving the way for future growth.

The community's trust and increasing needs led to a new call: a dedicated senior high school program for technical-vocational pathways. Responding swiftly, and with the Board's full endorsement, the E. Zobel Foundation embraced this timely and relevant expansion.

In 2019, another cornerstone of educational empowerment was established: the Enrique Zobel Foundation - Senior High School (EZF-SHS). Operating under the Department of Education, EZF-SHS was specifically designed to offer alternative career options, with a strong focus on technical vocational and livelihood tracks. It proudly offers three distinct tracks: Academic, Technical Vocational and Livelihood, and Arts and Design.

From its humble beginnings, EZF-SHS quickly proved its immense value. In less than a year, the Foundation's hope transformed into a resounding success, with an astounding 86% of its inaugural batch of enrollees choosing the Technical Vocational and Livelihood Track. This overwhelmingly affirmed the community's demand and the program's immediate relevance.

Today, EZF-SHS and ENZO Tech stand as vibrant testaments to Mr. Enrique Zobel's legacy. The E. Zobel Foundation, Inc. continues to uphold its mission and vision, delivering quality education and empowering individuals to build better lives, enriching Calatagan through skills, knowledge, and hope.

Join us in continuing this transformative journey. Your partnership can help us expand this legacy, reach more lives, and build an even brighter future for Calatagan.

The Founder

Mission, Vision & Core Values

MISSION & VISION

MISSION

We are committed to producing empowered leaders, life-long learners and achievers that will contribute in shaping one’s nation for the future through giving innovative education, research-based instruction and multicultural approach in education.

VISION

The E. Zobel Foundation Inc. Senior High School Department develops multifaceted individuals and potential leaders inspired with passion and commitment for life long learning.