Student Perception of On-The-Job Training for Hospitality Management at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1B

Abstract

This study aims to determine how students perceive on-the-job training and how it allows them to see the real world of the hospitality industry. It also allows them to improve their talents and learn more about on-the-job training, making them more competitive and industry-ready. On-the-job training (OJT) programs are course requirements that allow students to put their academic theories, principles, and ideas into practice under supervision. In order to find common themes that students believe will enhance their hospitality experience, this study will look into how students perceive the OJT. To accomplish this, the data collection method must be open-ended, allowing students to provide honest responses. The respondents chosen are 4th-year students from Bestlink College of the Philippines taking up Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management this S.Y. 2021-2022. The total respondents of this study are 100, with 60 females and 40 males. The respondents' ages range from 21 years old to 29 years old. The survey results revealed that most respondents are 22 years old, with 45 respondents. The students' perceptions of OJT during the pandemic showed that they want health and safety protocols, such as wearing masks, physical distancing, and vaccination. The training provided by the hotel ranked first, with a weighted mean of 4.55. Lack of working experience ranked first in the "Lack of Comprehension" indicator with a weighted mean of 4.39. The students' perception of OJT during the pandemic showed that they couldn't quickly adapt to a new working environment, with a weighted mean of 4.11 and verbal interpretation of agree.