Narrative Report

INTRODUCTION On the Job Training or OJT is the one method by which students is given a chance to apply the theories and computations that they have learned from the school. It also helps the students to acquire relevant knowledge and skills by performing in actual work setting. Colleges and universities require their students to undergo such training within a specific number of hours as part of the curriculum. For the students, an OJT provides opportunities to go through the actual methodologies of a specific job using the real tools, equipment and documents. In effect, the workplace becomes a development venue for a student trainee to learn more about her chosen field or practice what she has learn from academy. On the other hand, an effective OJT program also benefits the companies who accept trainees. First OJT or intern provides additional manpower for a lesser labor cost than a regular employee. Most of them are eager to learn the ropes so chances are high that they will cooperate. Employers can use this strategy as a method in recruiting new employees. Since the trainer or the supervisor can follow the trainee’s progress, he can gauge based on performance, behavior and attitude if the trainee will make a good recruit after the completion of her internship. OJT’s can bring fresh ideas into the organization. Given the opportunity to speak their minds freely and without fear, they may be able to contribute significantly in brainstorming sessions or research and eventually help improve the organizations productivity. While training the interns, an employer are in fact also teaching their employees to process of guiding the trainee’s stretches their patience, develops teaching skills and makes them more sensitive to the needs and mind set of the younger generation. The course of supervision also teaches them how to share what they know and be receptive to questions. Hence, the internship also becomes an avenue in training for future managers of the