Trainers’ Feedback on the Performance of Bachelor of Science in Criminology during their On–The–Job Training in the Tri–Bureau in the Province of Nueva Ecija

Abstract

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) where the student-trainees who were enrolled in the Internship Program of the College of Criminology undertook their On -the-Job Training. A total of one hundred thirteen (113) students were evaluated based on their performance in terms of their personal characteristics, attitude towards the job, job performance and job competence. Feedback from their trainers indicated that they exceptionally exhibited skills during their On-the-Job Training which resulted in a very satisfactory response from their trainers. The trainers noticed that the students were well-equipped and trained to the jobs related to the different areas in the field of Cri minology. It was also recognized by their supervisors that the students were very enthusiastic to learn new skills. However, some recommendations were also proposed by the researchers and that include the revisiting of the existing curriculum of the program to ensure that it is aligned with the skills needed in the industry.

Industry Partners’ Feedback on Students’ On-The-Job Training: Basis for Curriculum Enhancement and Intervention

“…One of the voluminous challenges every academic institution faces is how their graduates would fit into the industry's standards regarding information, skills, and competencies (Mina et al, 2020). As part of the curriculum, students will undergo On-the-Job Training (OJT) in which they are deployed to different partner agencies in the IT field would provide them with practical experiences (Mina and Aydinan, 2019).…”

Industry Partners’ feedback on the OJT performance of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) Students

“…As part of the curriculum, students will undergo On-the-Job Training (OJT) in which they were deployed to different partner agencies in the field of IT that would provide them practical experiences (Mina and Aydinan, 2019). According to Dulnuan and Saulog (n.d.), internship or practicum is a program that provides student-learners the opportunity to enhance their formal education that isfull of concepts and theories with applied knowledge, skills and desired attitudes that would eventually lead them in gaining practical experience in recognized industries.…”