Ojt Practicum
Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
On the job training (OJT) is one of the methods by which students are givenchances 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 studentsto undergo such training within a specific number of hours as part of thecurriculum.
For the students, an OJT or internship program provides opportunities togo through the actual methodologies of a specific job using the real tools, equipment and documents. In effect, the workplace become 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, behaviour and attitude if the trainee willmake a good recruit after the completion of his 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, employers are in factal so teaching their employees to process of guiding the trainees stretches their patience, develops teaching skills and makes them more sensitive to the 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
INTRODUCTION
On the job training (OJT) is one of the methods by which students are givenchances 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 studentsto undergo such training within a specific number of hours as part of thecurriculum.
For the students, an OJT or internship program provides opportunities togo through the actual methodologies of a specific job using the real tools, equipment and documents. In effect, the workplace become 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, behaviour and attitude if the trainee willmake a good recruit after the completion of his 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, employers are in factal so teaching their employees to process of guiding the trainees stretches their patience, develops teaching skills and makes them more sensitive to the 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