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As more Filipinos turn to online platforms for their daily needs, the e-commerce industry continues to take on a greater significance in people's lives. With the rapid growth of the business sector, there is also an increasing demand for tech talents in the country and globally. Southeast Asia and Taiwan's leading e-commerce platform Shopee nurtures and prepares students and professionals for e-commerce through various tech training and e-commerce apprenticeship programs. One case in point is the Shopee Global Leaders Program (GLP).
Launched in 2018, the Shopee Global Leaders Program is a 2-year graduate program consisting of four six-month local and overseas rotations designed for highly enthusiastic and ambitious young Filipino talents. Participants will help drive Shopee's campaigns and new initiatives by working with local and overseas teams, eventually gain eye-opening experiences and regional exposure, and contribute to the online shopping and e-commerce platform's expansion across the region. They will become part of a structured learning and development program and receive dedicated mentorship from Shopee leaders. Several GLP participants highlighted how they have gained significant professional and personal growth, which will help them excel in the e-commerce industry.
For Anton, the GLP was a vibrant and immersive experience. “Before the pandemic, we were able to go abroad and meet our fellow GLP participants in the other regions and participate in training sessions to hone our leadership skills further. Besides the international training opportunity, I have also been able to work on many impactful projects and initiatives across different departments within Shopee Philippines. Most of all, I appreciate the many mentorship opportunities I’ve had with my Shopee managers,” Anton shared. On the other hand, Samantha described her GLP experience as enriching and packed with learning. “In two years, we get to immerse ourselves in four different teams, which widens our perspectives and pushes us to be more agile as we switch roles every six months. GLP provides opportunities to create impact in the industry and to see Shopee from multiple lenses through different departments, which I believe will help to develop our sense of the industry quite quickly,” Samantha added. Both Anton and Samantha are full-time Shopee employees with the ladder concluding her stint with the program.
“I consider Shopee as a top choice when it comes to finding a company to join in the e-commerce and digital marketing industry. Many young and bright individuals in the company have exciting and innovative new ideas that make our work fun and interesting,” Anton said. “Life at Shopee is fast-paced and full of learning opportunities. Shopee fosters a collaborative environment and it is a privilege to work with colleagues who live out our core values,” Samantha added. “If you want an experience that will help you grow both personally and professionally in a holistic manner, Shopee’s Global Leaders Program is the way to go. I think it’s a good and commendable training program for young professionals who want to experience e-commerce fully.”
