HireSmart VE’s daughter thrives at private school 

Written by Fibi Garcia

HireSmart Cares empowers the children of its Filipino virtual employees to learn the skills they need to succeed.   Vanessa is full of pride for her daughter, Jana, who thrived last year in the best private school in her area, an experience that wouldn’t have been possible without a scholarship from...

HireSmart Filipino Scholarships: Prince Javier Earns ‘Peacemaker Award,’ Other Honors 

Written by Fibi Garcia

Hydee’s pride in her son, Prince Javier, is obvious as she smiles while talking about him — and for good reason.   The 9-year-old HireSmart scholarship recipient won citizenship and academic awards this past school year, receiving his class’s “Peacemaker Award” and “Little Teacher Award,” while earning a fourth rank in his...

HireSmart Filipino Scholarships — Josephat’s Story 

Written by Anne Lackey

Josephat’s husband lost his job, leaving the mother of three boys as the sole breadwinner for the family.   She contemplated moving her oldest son, Achilles Joseph, 7, from private to public school to help manage the financial strain, but she was anguished by the thought.  “He didn’t want to because...

HireSmart Filipino Scholarships — Evy's Story 

Written by Anne Lackey

Evy feels deep comfort in being present for her two children as she works from home.  "It's really very nice," she said about working for HireSmart Virtual Employees. "Sometimes, I bring my laptop and sit right next to my daughter as she sleeps."  The mother of two — Deiv, 9,...

HireSmart Filipino Scholarship — Diana’s Story 

Written by Anne Lackey

Diana cried "happy tears" when she learned her son, Sebastian, received an educational scholarship from her employer, HireSmart Virtual Employees.  "I was crying reading the email," she said. "This is such a big help for our family. I told my son, ‘You're not transferring to a public school.’"  HireSmart provides...

HireSmart Filipino Scholarships — Jonalyn's Story

Written by Anne Lackey

Jonalyn was in a terrible position. Should she use limited family funds to pay for a quality education for her daughter this year or allocate that money to her special needs son, who needs speech therapy? Thanks to HireSmart, Jonalyn doesn't have to make that tough choice. She now has...

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