The Challenges of BSHM Graduating at Bestlink College of the Philippines On-The-Job Training A.Y. 2021-2022
Vol.3, No.1B
Abstract
On-the-job training is a way for students to gain pre-professional job experience in their field of study. The BSHM graduating students are facing challenges in their job training due to the pandemic, which has limited on-the-job training for hospitality management students. This study focuses on the challenges faced by students undergoing on-the-job training in hospitality courses. The study utilized the descriptive method design to investigate and collect information about BSHM graduating on-the-job training challenges. The researcher gathered data through survey questionnaires administered through Google Forms to 100 target respondents at Bestlink College of the Philippines.
According to the survey, most participants were female, single, and between the ages of 22 and 24. Based on the study, most respondents had parents' average monthly income of 11,000–15,000. The result of the study showed that finding internship companies for their internship is a challenge, and the majority of the respondents experienced a one-month to two-month type of arrangement despite the pandemic. Balancing work and school obligations is one of the respondents' problems, who may find it difficult to manage their time and tasks to finish. Inconsistency in objectivity and interpersonal relationships stressed them out. Those hesitant to comment intentionally mean the hesitancy is to prevent, rather than attract, issues to themselves, which means the respondents are afraid of issues and choose to stay quiet.
The study concluded that the majority of BSHM graduating students experienced finding internship companies difficult, compilation time was limited, and the majority of the respondents were experiencing a one-month to two-month internship type of arrangement. They also faced problems such as balancing work and school obligations, being hesitant to comment intentionally, hesitating to prevent, rather than attract, issues to oneself, and inconsistency in objectivity and interpersonal relationships. The research recommends that on-the-job training should have more time. Companies and institutions could extend training from five to six months, allowing trainees to learn more, get more experience, and become more competitive. Administrators should conduct pre-ojt sessions, in-house training, orientation meetings, and interviews to boost the student trainees' problem-solving, professionalism, and human relations skills. The OJT Coordinator should make on-the-spot visits and monitor the student-trainees and participating offices for the execution of the work assignments. Mentors must help learners understand that the primary goal of training is to improve themselves.
