The Status of Work Immersion Partnerships in the Fernando Air Base Integrated National High School: A Basis for an Enhancement Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

As stated in the Deped Order No 30, s. 2017, one of the goals of the K-12 Basic Education Program is to develop in learners the competencies, work ethics and values relevant to pursuing education and/or joining the world of work.

With the reasons mentioned above, the researchers were motivated to pursue an action research to determine the status of Work Immersion of Fernando Air Base Integrated National High basis for an Enhancement Program.

METHODS

This study utilized a descriptive method of research through stratified random sampling. Relevant data are collected with the use of the researcher-made checklist, interview and focus group discussion. Frequency count, ranking and percentage are the statistical tools used.

RESULTS

The study revealed that few companies/institutions approved the request of partnership and agreed to sign the Memorandum of Agreement. However, even there were companies/institutions disapproved of the partnerships; there were companies still on the process of evaluation which the work immersion focal person needs to think of strategies to approve the request.

DISCUSSIONS

Meanwhile, one of the biggest challenges faced by the school is to convince the institutions/companies in signing the Memorandum of Agreement but as a whole, the number of institutions/companies could cater to the 217 students for the 2nd semester in their Work Immersion.An enhancement program is beneficial both in school and immersion partners in the realization of its ultimate goal in improving learners' performance and exposing them to the career world.