Asialink Group of Companies introduces its own jargon to the modern dictionary. Instead of yuppies or young urban professionals, Asialink assembled its first batch of YUMMIES : Young Urban Management –trainees.

12 individuals from different fields make up the first batch of Asialink’s Management Training Program. This four-month program equips the trainees with technical know-how and soft skills that prepares them for leadership roles in the company.

The Management Training Program was launched last August 24 at the AIC Gold Tower with a welcome lunch together with the Executive Committee and program trainers. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Robert B. Jordan Jr., challenged the young minds as he presented them with the business overview. The trainees further appreciated the company as General Manager Eillen B. Mangubat introduced the company profile of Asialink Finance Corporation, the leader in Personal Financing. Now on its 3rd week, the trainees have undergone Creativity Workshop, Personality Development Seminar, and Marketing Training.

So who are these yummies? Meet the 12 young urban /upstanding /unique management-trainees.

	Jami Avilado is a fresh graduate of the University of the Philippines. She finished cum laude in her course Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication.		Carla Castaneda graduated BS Management Major in Applied Chemistry. She was a college scholar at the Ateneo de Manila University.
	Yani Catsao was a college scholar and Dean’s lister at the University of the Philippines Manila. She took up Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Studies.		Oliver Go finished Bachelor of Arts Major in Management Economics at the Ateneo de Manila University. Oli is a Director’s List Awardee when he finished college last year.
	JB Lajara is our only internal hire from the group. He was a Field Auditor and has been with Asialink Finance Corporation for 3 years. JB graduated BS Accountancy from PUP.		Reagan Lee previously managed his own business in trading. He finished Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Export Management at De La Salle College of St. Benilde.
	Aireen Loares previously worked at Citibank. She was a scholar at the University of Asia and the Pacific with a degree in BS Management.		Jerome Lu was a Dean Lister and member of AIESEC at the University of the Philippines Diliman where he graduated Bachelor of Science in Economics.
	Carlos Navarro just finished his Masters Degree in Management from University of Asia and the Pacific where he also took his Bachelor’s Degree in Management.		Lois Raposas was a college scholar in the University of the Philippines Manila where she took up BA Philippine Arts Major in Arts Management.
	Chynie Santiago was a Dean’s Lister from San Beda College-Alabang where she finished Business Management Major in Marketing and Sales.		Jonas Torrevillas has worked with a leasing and finance company. He took up BS Commerce Major in Management Accounting at Urios College.

Management Trainees together with CEO Mr. Robert B. Jordan Jr. and Mr. Paolo Lugtu