ENHANCING WORK IMMERSION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SHARING: A FRAMEWORK FOR BOOSTING STUDENT CONFIDENCE, READINESS, AND ENTERPRISE ENGAGEMENT
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Work Immersion, Trabaho Model, SDO IsabelaAbstract
This study aims to develop a comprehensive program framework for enhancing the Senior High School (SHS) Work Immersion program through knowledge sharing and best practices. It specifically explores the short-term influence of work immersion experiences on students' workplace confidence and readiness, as well as the willingness of partner enterprises to continuously engage with SHS institutions. Grounded with mixed method research, the research gathered insights from students who recently completed their immersion, as well as from supervisors and coordinators from various partner industries. Findings revealed that students who participated in well-structured immersion programs demonstrated improved communication skills, greater adaptability, and increased self-efficacy in professional environments. Conversely, enterprise partners expressed a growing openness to accept SHS students, particularly when clear expectations, orientation sessions, and consistent school-enterprise collaboration were present.
The study also identified several gaps in implementation, such as lack of alignment between students’ academic backgrounds and actual immersion tasks, as well as insufficient feedback mechanisms between schools and enterprises. By synthesizing best practices from high-performing schools and receptive enterprise partners, a responsive program framework was developed. This framework emphasizes continuous knowledge exchange, skills alignment, stakeholder feedback, and mentorship support as core strategies to enhance the overall work immersion experience.
Ultimately, the proposed framework not only aims to improve students’ workplace readiness and confidence but also to strengthen school-industry partnerships by fostering trust and mutual benefits. The study recommends institutional adoption of this framework to elevate the quality and impact of the SHS Work Immersion program across educational settings and to aligned in new strengthened curriculum.
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