SSU Student Internship Program

23/06/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 (𝗖𝗜𝗧) 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗝𝗧 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 (𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧) 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
🧑‍🔧🧑‍🍳🧑‍🔧💇🧑‍🏭

The College of Industrial Technology (CIT) of Samar State University successfully conducted the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Orientation Program 2026 for Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology students, June 22, 2026, at the SSU Gymnasium, in preparation for their internship deployment to various partner industries.

The program commenced with registration, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, an opening prayer, and the SSU March. In his welcome message, 𝑫𝒓. 𝑮𝒊𝒍 𝑶. 𝑨𝒎𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒏, Dean of the College of Industrial Technology, emphasized the vital role of internship in bridging classroom instruction with real-world industry experiences and in preparing students to become competent and globally competitive professionals.

An overview of the orientation program was presented by 𝑫𝒓. 𝑹𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒄𝒂 𝑷. 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒂𝒍, Program Internship Coordinator, who discussed the objectives, expectations, and key activities of the Student Internship Program.

The orientation proper featured a series of informative sessions delivered by distinguished speakers. 𝑫𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒏 𝑱. 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑱𝒓., Director of the Student Internship Program, together with 𝑴𝒓. 𝑫𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑫. 𝑮𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏, Registrar Representative, discussed the policies, guidelines, and documentary requirements of the OJT program, ensuring that students clearly understood the procedures and expectations necessary for a successful internship experience.

To promote a safe and inclusive learning and working environment, 𝑴𝒓. 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑫. 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒐 of SAGWAN facilitated a session on Gender Sensitivity, Safe Spaces, and Sexual Harassment Prevention, highlighting the importance of respect, equality, and professionalism in the workplace.

Further preparing students for the realities of industry, 𝑴𝒓. 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝑩. 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒐, College Internship Focal Person, delivered discussions on Work Ethics in the Workplace and Workplace Safety, emphasizing professionalism, accountability, integrity, proper conduct, and adherence to occupational health and safety standards expected of every intern.

An open forum followed, providing students with the opportunity to raise questions and clarify concerns regarding internship requirements and deployment procedures. The activity concluded with closing remarks from Mr. Castillo, who encouraged the students to maximize their internship experience as a platform for professional growth, skills development, and career readiness.

The College of Industrial Technology extends its sincere appreciation to all speakers, faculty members, staff, and students whose active participation contributed to the success of the activity. Through initiatives such as this, the College reaffirms its commitment to producing competent, responsible, and industry-ready graduates guided by the University mantra:

“We Innovate. We Build. We Serve.”

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

30/05/2026

𝗢𝗝𝗧 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

The College of Industrial Technology successfully conducted the 𝐎𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐎𝐉𝐓) 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 for Bachelor of Science in Architecture students on May 28, 2026 at the CIT Quality Assurance Office.
The orientation formally opened with a welcome message from 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐢𝐥 𝐎. 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐧, Dean of the College of Industrial Technology, followed by the overview of the orientation presented by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐁. 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨, College Internship Focal Person.

Highlighted sessions during the orientation included the discussion on 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐉𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐉. 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐫., Director of the Student Internship Program, and the session on 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨 of SAGWAN.

𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐁. 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 also discussed 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, while the Architecture Faculty facilitated the session on 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞. The program concluded with closing remarks from 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧, Program Chair of BS Architecture, and was hosted by 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐂. 𝐃𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲, Emcee of the activity.

The activity served as an important preparation for students as they begin their industry immersion and professional training journey.

“Preparing students today for the professional challenges of tomorrow.”

06/05/2026

𝗦𝗦𝗨 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 | 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥-𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
May 5, 2026

Samar State University (SSU) partnered with DENR-CENRO Catbalogan in conducting the Student Internship Program Exit Conference, participated in by student interns, faculty coordinators, internship supervisors, and partner agency representatives in celebration of the successful completion of the students’ On-the-Job Training journey.

The program highlighted the trainees’ accomplishments, experiences, and learnings gained throughout their internship, as they shared reflections and insights from their deployment and industry exposure.

In lieu of the Director of the Student Internship Program, the College of Arts and Sciences Internship Focal Person, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗩. 𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲, expressed her gratitude to the partner agency for continuously supporting experiential learning opportunities for students.

Also present during the program was the PIC of BS Information Technology, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗕. 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲, who congratulated the interns for their dedication, hard work, and successful completion of the internship program.

The DENR-CENRO Exit Conference served not only as a culmination activity but also as a testament to the strong partnership between SSU and DENR-CENRO Catbalogan in fostering professional growth, practical learning, and community engagement among students.

06/05/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐒𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬

Happening now at Samar State University–Mercedes Campus, the Student Internship Program (SIP) Orientation brings together BS Fisheries and BS Marine Biology students as they prepare for their professional journey.

The program is currently opened by the first speaker, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐉. 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐈𝐏, who is sharing valuable insights on internship expectations, workplace readiness, and professional standards. His discussion sets the tone as students gear up for real-world marine and fisheries environments.

Indeed, the journey beyond the classroom has begun—anchored on knowledge, driven by passion, and ready to make waves in the industry.

22/04/2026

𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗨𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 💼🧰

The College of Engineering held its 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, in Room 205 of the College of Engineering building. Guided by the principle of “no orientation, no internship,” the seminar prepared BSCE, BSEE, and BSECE students for the challenges of their upcoming internships. The activity reflected the university’s commitment to discipline and excellence, requiring students to undergo proper preparation before entering professional practice.

Followed by attendance recognition of the internship candidates by the
Program Internship Coordinators (PICs):

• 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐍𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐒. 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 represented Engr. Aprille Ellen E. Quebada for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐏. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 stood in for Engr. Francis Jerric A. Candido for BSECE, and
• 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐁. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐬 was present for BSEE.

Dean 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐇𝐞𝐛𝐞 𝐂. 𝐔𝐲 then delivered her opening remarks/welcome message, emphasizing that internships serve as the bridge between classroom learning and professional practice. She encouraged students to embrace the opportunity with responsibility and enthusiasm, underscoring the value of leadership in taking initiative and setting an example in the workplace.

The central part of the orientation was the discussion of internship guidelines and expectations by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐉. 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐉𝐫., Student Internship (SIP) Director. His talk clarified the responsibilities of interns and the standards they must uphold, instilling discipline and professionalism as essential qualities for success.

This was followed by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑. 𝐐𝐮𝐢ñ𝐚, Director of SAGWAN, who discussed basic GAD concepts in relation to internships and workplace scenarios. Her session provided practical awareness of inclusivity, respect, and sexual harassment prevention, reminding students that true service includes fostering safe and respectful environments for all.

A certificate of appreciation and a token were awarded to Dir. Quiña, in recognition of her invaluable contribution.

Closing remarks were delivered by Engr. Palomas, on behalf of BSCE PIC, expressing gratitude to the organizers, contributors, and attendees. The orientation highlighted the collective effort of faculty and staff in guiding students toward excellence in both academic and professional endeavors.

The orientation concluded with photo opportunities, capturing the excitement and unity of the engineering community.

More than preparation, the orientation marked the students’ first step into professional practice, firmly grounded in the university’s core values of leadership, excellence, discipline, and service.

Reported by: 𝑫𝒓. 𝑨𝒍𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒚𝒏 𝑮. 𝑫𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒈, College of Engineering Internship Focal Person (CIFP)

22/04/2026

20/04/2026

𝗦𝗦𝗨 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗦𝗜𝗣) 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 💼
April 16, 2026

The SSU Paranas Campus successfully conducted the Student Internship Program (SIP) Orientation 2026 under the leadership of 𝑫𝒓. 𝑳𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝑪. 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆 (SSU Paranas Campus Director), with support from the Student Internship Program (SIP) Office.

The activity was organized through the efforts of SIP-designated PICs:
𝑴𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝑫. 𝑩𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒏 | PIC, BindTech Program
𝑴𝒓. 𝑭𝒆𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷. 𝑶𝒏𝒄𝒆 | PIC, Teaching Internship
𝑴𝒓. 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒐 𝑷. 𝑯𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒐, 𝑱𝒓. | CIFP, SSU PC

Presentation of SIP Candidates were called by the following Program Chairs:
𝑴𝒓𝒔. 𝑹𝒂𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒍 𝑫. 𝑨𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔 represented by
𝑴𝒓. 𝑴𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑩. 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒗𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔 | BIndTech
𝑴𝒓. 𝑰𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑷. 𝑵𝒊𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒗𝒐𝒔 | BEEd
𝑴𝒓. 𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑺. 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒔 | BSEd

The orientation featured distinguished resource persons who shared valuable knowledge and guidance:

𝑫𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑱𝒓. | SIP Director
He Discussed SIP policies, internship requirements, and overall program implementation.

𝑴𝒓. 𝑰𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑷. 𝑵𝒊𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒗𝒐𝒔 | BEED Program Chair
Highlighted effective communication in the workplace and respect for diversity and gender inclusion.

𝑴𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑱𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑶. 𝑼𝒚 | SWDS Coordinator
Emphasized proper attitudes, values formation, and professionalism in the internship setting.

𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒐 𝑫. 𝑶𝒓𝒆𝒐 | SSU PC Faculty
Presented workplace safety and health practices to ensure student protection during internship.

𝑴𝒓. 𝑨𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒆 𝑷. 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒆, 𝑱𝑫 | SSU PC Faculty
Discussed awareness and prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace.

𝑲𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒂 𝑪. 𝑮𝒐𝒏𝒛𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔, 𝑹𝑵 | SSU PC Nurse
Topics about Psychological, Medical and Dental Requirements

Key discussions during the program included orientation and workshop on OJT forms, SIP policies and requirements, monitoring and evaluation, workplace safety and health practices, anti-sexual harassment awareness, communication skills, respect for diversity, and the development of proper workplace values.

This initiative highlights the strong collaboration between SSU Paranas Campus and the SIP Office in preparing students to become competent, responsible, and industry-ready professionals.

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