INTRODUCTION On the job training or OJT is one method by which students is given achance to apply the theories and

computations that they have learned from theschool. It also helps the students to acquire relevant knowledge and skills byperforming in actual work setting. Colleges and universities require their studentst o u n d e r g o s u c h t r a i n i n g w i t h i n a s p e c i f i c n u m b e r o f h o u r s a s p a r t o f t h e curriculum.For the students, an OJT or internship program provides opportunities tog o t h r o u g h t h e a c t u a l m e t h o d o l o g i e s o f a s p e c i f i c j o b u s i n g t h e r e a l t o o l s , equipments and documents. In effect, the workplace becomes a developmentvenue for a student trainee to learn more about his chosen field and practicewhat he has learn from academy.On the other hand, an effective OJT program also benefits the companieswho accept trainees. First OJT or intern provides additional manpower for alesser labor cost than a regular employee. Most of them are all eager to learn theropes so chances are high that they will cooperate.Employers can use this internship strategy as a method in recruiting newemployees. Since the trainer or the supervisor can follow the trainees progress,he can gauge based on performance, behavior and attitude if the trainee willmake a good recruit after the completion of his internship. 1 OJTs can bring fresh ideas into the organization. Given the opportunity tos p e a k t h e i r m i n d s f r e e l y a n d w i t h o u t f e a r , t h e y m a y b e a b l e t o c o n t r i b u t e significantly in brainstorming sessions or research and eventually help improvethe organizations productivity. While training the interns, employers are in factalso teaching their employees to process of guiding the trainees stretches their patience, develops teaching skills and makes them more sensitive to the needsand mind set of the younger generation. The course of supervision also teachesthem how to share what they know and be receptive to questions. Hence, thei n t e r n s h i p a l s o b e c o m e s a n a v e n u e i n t r a i n i n g f o r f u t u r e m a n a g e r s o f t h e company.Accommodating on-the-job trainees can truly be beneficial not only to thetrainees but also to the companies that provide opportunities for this type of learning. There is wisdom in the front lines. Such training can be an investmentthat will be valuable to the company later on. This is also why trainees shouldtake their internship seriously as it can become a powerful tool and possibly evena source of recommendation when they take that big lift from being students tocareer professionals. 2 CHAPTER IPERSONAL PROFILE This chapter presents the personal data of the student-trainee highlightingthe college of her origin, as well as her field of specialization. BATANGASSTATEUNIVERSITY The Batangas State University has an enduring and eventful history of service to the people particularly to the youth in the province of Batangas. TheBSU traces its history from 1903 when it was established as a manual trainingengaged in tracing the youth for gainful occupation particularly in woodworking.The American educators at that time so the need to trainmen as builders andcarpenters to help develop towns and business centers.I n 1 9 0 5 , t h e m a n u a l t r a i n i n g s c h o o l w a s r e c o g n i z e s . I t w a s n a m e d Batangas Trade School and was transferred to its present site. Its emphasis wason wood arts and building construction courses. Later, the course in machineshop was introduced,The Batangas Trade School was

renamed Pablo Borbon Memorial TradeSchool in honor of Honorable Pablo Borbon, a Batangueno who held position int h r e e b r a n c h e s o f g o v e r n m e n t , n a m e l y a s g o v e r n o r , m e m b e r of Philippine 3