Adapting OJT to the Digital Age (Grade 100)
Summary:
The document outlines the guidelines and procedures for the On-the-Job Training (OJT) or Student Internship Program (SIP) in the Department of Industrial Engineering at DHVCAT. This program is integrated into the curriculum to provide students with practical experience and real-world operations and management exposure. The program has been adapted to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic through a flexible learning approach, which combines digital and non-digital technologies to ensure inclusive and accessible education.
The primary objective is to offer students a comprehensive understanding of the OJT setup and work habits relevant to the “New Normal” and complete the required OJT hours. The focus is on avoiding COVID-19 risks and maintaining learning continuity. The document details the schedule, coverage, and activities for the OJT program, which includes webinars, lectures, and various sessions conducted by speakers and coordinators. Students’ participation, evaluation, and submission of reaction papers and accomplishment reports are highlighted. The outlined guidelines are subject to modifications by the OJT Committee.
Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of providing students with practical training and knowledge despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, and it presents a structured approach to achieving this goal.
Excerpt:
Adapting OJT to the Digital Age
Guidelines for IE On-the-Job Training (OJT)/Student Internship Program (SIP)
1. INTRODUCTION
The On-the-Job Training (OJT)/Student Internship Program (SIP) has been incorporated into the Industrial Engineering Curriculum of DHVCAT since June 2007 down to the present curricular year. In line with the University’s mission to provide time and cost-effective training programs in different areas, the University instituted the Internship Program wherein qualified students undergo training before graduation to adequately be familiar with the actual office and technical operation and management to augment their formal learning.
Graduating students must take their ON-THE-JOB (OJT) Training this Summer, Class A.Y. 2020 – 2021. The IE OJT (IE Industry Immersion) course, described as “On the Job Training” or “Student Internship Program”, shall complement the students’ knowledge through flexible teaching and learning.
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