Work Immersion

• Work immersion provides students with practical experience, exposure to real-world situations, and insights into their chosen field.
• It helps students develop professional skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, time management, and adaptability.
• Work immersion is a necessary subject for graduating students
• Students undergo practicum related to their course
• Students learn and experience things about their courses
• Students are exposed to the work-related environment in their field of specialization
• The purpose is to enhance students' competency level
• Students develop work ethics such as good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for work
• Students apply theories and concepts learned in school and acquire new skills
• Students develop communication and interpersonal skills with the help of industry experts and workers
• Students prepare to meet the needs and standards of employment
• Work Immersion is defined in the Department of Education Order No. 40, series of 2015
• It consists of 80 hours of hands-on experience or work simulation for Grades 11 and 12 students
• The purpose is to expose students to the actual workplace setting and enrich competencies provided by the school
• Work immersion is done outside the school campus in a Workplace Immersion Venue
• Work immersion venues include offices, factories, shops, and project sites
• Expected behavior in the workplace
• Every worker should possess good behavior to maintain a balanced and harmonious work environment
• Work ethics is the belief that work, hard work, and diligence have a moral benefit and value to strengthen character
• A strong work ethic is vital for achieving goals
• Factors of good work ethics include goal-oriented actions, dedication on priority, being available and reliable, conscientiousness, creating a rewarding routine/system, and embracing positivism
• Reasons for employees being fired may include noncompliance with rules, harassment, theft, offensive language, negligence, and causing conflicts
• Work ethics for an employer or company include providing a safe work environment, treating employees with dignity and respect, fair wages, and handling business transactions with integrity and honesty
• Work ethics for an employee include showing up on time, tending to company business, treating company resources with care, and giving respect to the company with honesty and integrity
• Ephesians 6:5-8 emphasizes obedience, sincerity, goodwill, and doing service as to the Lord in the workplace
• Students can observe how theories are applied in practice and gain an understanding of the challenges faced by professionals in their respective fields.
• It allows them to apply theoretical knowledge gained from classroom learning to actual work scenarios.
• They may also have the opportunity to network with professionals in their industry and potentially secure employment or internships upon graduation.
• They also have the opportunity to interact with experienced professionals who may serve as mentors or role models.
• Workplace Safety refers to the working environment at a company and encompasses all factors that impact the safety, health, and well-being of employees
• Factors that can affect workplace safety include environmental hazards, unsafe working conditions or processes, drug and alcohol abuse, and workplace violence
• Harassment is a form of intimidation and includes unwanted or verbal behavior that persists over time
• Examples of harassment include making unwelcome remarks or jokes, threats or intimidation, and unwelcome physical contact such as touching, patting, or pinching
• Workplace Harassment is harassment that takes place in the workplace
• Components of workplace harassment include offensive jokes, name-calling, physical assaults or threats, intimidation, ridicule, insults, and offensive pictures
• Types of Harassment:

  • Hostile Environment: unwanted conduct related to gender that unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance
  • Involves a continuous pattern of behavior, is based on gender, and negatively affects employment decisions like promotions and salary increases
• Examples of Hostile Environment include making negative comments about an employee's personal religious beliefs, using racist slang or phrases, making remarks about skin color or ethnic traits, displaying offensive images, making offensive gestures, and making offensive references to an individual's disability
• Sexual Harassment isn't limited to making inappropriate advances and includes any unwelcome verbal or physical behavior that creates a hostile work environment
• Examples of Sexual Harassment include sharing sexually inappropriate images or videos, sending suggestive letters or emails, displaying inappropriate sexual images or posters, telling obscene jokes, making inappropriate gestures, inappropriate touching, asking sexual questions, and making offensive comments about sexual orientation or gender identity
• Any actions or words with a sexual connotation that interfere with an employee's ability to work or create an uncomfortable atmosphere are considered sexual harassment