Module 1.Lesson 3

1. Why is institutional planning important and necessary? Answer: It is important and necessary because in institutional planning we can utilize the existing resources and they emphasize human efforts rather than to have a new investment that can cost expensive.

2. Formulate a skeletal framework of an institutional plan for any school/ institution in your locality. I. Introduction or Background information 1. Brief historical development of the institution MFI Foundation Inc. (formerly Meralco Foundation, Inc.) is a non-stock, non-profit science foundation that has provided quality training and education in the Philippines for more than 30 years. MFI commits to see every Filipino pursuing a dignified and gainful way of life. It reaches out to serve in both the industry and agricultural sectors. Its dictum "Enriching minds ... Transforming lives" is made visible in the medium MFI has chosen to help those who have less in life - education and train. 2. Mission and Vision Our Mission MFI provides quality education and technical training anchored on work values to enable Filipinos, especially the less privileged, to be productive and competitive, utilizing appropriate technologies particularly in industry and agriculture. Our Vision MFI is a leading institution recognized for its quality education and technical training responsive to the needs of industry and agriculture, serving various stakeholders especially the less privileged.

Module 1. Lesson 3: Educational Planning At The Institutional Level, Nov.27-2012, Laurice C.Flogencio

Page 1

With its competent and dedicated staff and a network of operating centers linked with other institutions, MFI commits to S.E.R.V.E. -Social responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Resourcefulness, Values-centeredness, Excellence.

Our Quality Policy MFI is committed to be a center of excellence in technical training, education and other services. It shall continually improve its policies, people, processes, facilities and technologies to anticipate and satisfy the expectation of its customers and regulatory bodies. In its pursuit to be the leading institution, its quality objectives shall be jointly reviewed, formulated and clearly communicated to all its stakeholders. Our Programs MFI is an ISO 9001:2008 certified organization and recognized as a "Model Center of Excellence" by the Asean Economic Ministers-Japan Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee, as attested by the Department of Trade and Industry Center for Industrial Competitiveness in industrial, technical and vocational education. MFI is an accredited institution by the Bureau of Immigration which can accept foreign students from all over the world in its programs. MFI fulfills its noble purpose through its two operating centers: The MFI Technological Institute (formerly Meralco Foundation Institute) oversees MFIs flagship program - the Industrial Technician Program (ITP) which offers postsecondary, non-degree courses on industrial technologies especially to less privileged students. These courses are offered with scholarship on selective basis. MFI-TI is also home to the MFI Training Program which offers certificate short courses for people who are already in the workforce. MFI Training is available under the following technologies: Automotive/RAC, Electrical, Electronics, IT, Instrumentation, and Mechanical (tool and die), and also on soft skills training like human resource development programs and interventions. Aside from its school in Ortigas, quality MFI training is also available at MFI-TI's newest branch in Pasay City. The MFI Farm Business Institute, currently an in its formative stage, aims to provide quality education and training programs for the agri-business sector, and to serve as a catalyst in the development of agri-entrepreneurship. It addresses the growing need for Module 1. Lesson 3: Educational Planning At The Institutional Level, Nov.27-2012, Laurice C.Flogencio

Page 2

both formal and non-formal education in the agri-business sector which will help transform the farmer into a farmer entrepreneur. It targets individuals and communities from all economic strata, gender, age, educational and professional background. Its proposed human resource development programs for the agri-business sector are geared towards industry and enterprise development that will pave the way towards community economic development. MFI-FBI operates the Jala-Jala Farmers Training Center in Brgy. Punta, Jala-Jala, Rizal. It also supports the Bais Family Farm School in Bais City, Negros Oriental.

Module 1. Lesson 3: Educational Planning At The Institutional Level, Nov.27-2012, Laurice C.Flogencio

Page 3