Senior High Work Immersion Portfolio SY 2023-2024

• Senior High Work Immersion Portfolio for SY 2023-2024 by April Dianne B. Calvo, a Grade 12 STEM C student.

Acknowledgement

• Teachers, parents, friends, classmates, and God's guidance were invaluable supports.
• Special gratitude to Mr. Kyle Ericson Furton, the advisor.
• Appreciation extended to teachers Ma'am Rio Batoctoy, Ma'am Lovelle Castillo, Sir Jerwin Muñoz, Ma'am Anabella Campomanes, and Sir Manuel Belandres for their patience and accommodation.
• Thanks to supervisor Mr. Jan David Peñalosa and other department supervisors at Ink Space for guidance in Information Technology and warm hospitality.
• Gratitude to fellow interns at Ink Space for their kindness and support.

Dedication

• Dedicated to everyone involved in making the program possible.
• Appreciation for unwavering emotional and financial support.
• Immense gratitude to teachers for their patience and guidance.
• Recognition of fellow Batch 2 co-workers at Ink Space.

Narrative Report

• A ten-day work immersion at Ink Space provided new skills and hands-on workplace knowledge.
• Various tasks undertaken included printing, laminating, editing, cutting tickets, coding, and assisting the mentor; attention to detail and efficiency were improved.
• Sir David oriented the interns on company rules, guidelines, and expectations, emphasizing work ethics, professionalism, teamwork, and respecting workplace privacy.
• Comfortable task performance and the importance of teamwork were gained through experience.
• Effective communication and cooperation contributed to productivity.
• Mentorship from the staff was appreciated.
• Proper handling and maintenance of machines in the workplace were learned.
• Large machines for printing tarpaulins, laminating, cutting stickers, and producing high-quality prints are used at Ink Space.
• Adhering to safety guidelines and keeping machines clean prevents damage and ensures efficiency and longevity.
• Adapting to a fast-paced environment and ensuring accuracy were challenges faced.
• Realization that a strong work ethic, punctuality, responsibility, and dedication are essential.
• Work immersion at INK SPACE was a rewarding experience that provided valuable skills, strengthened work ethics, and prepared for future career opportunities.

Table of Contents Overview

• Covers professional readings, work immersion rules and regulations, a memorandum of agreement, company background, and work immersion details.
• Professional readings include Work Ethics, Safety in the Workplace, Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Workplace Confidentiality, Conflict Resolution, Interview Skills, and Job Applications.
• Appendices include an application letter, resume, PDS (if applicable), medical certificate, barangay clearance, certificate, and pictures.

Ethics in the Workplace

• A set of values centered on the importance of work.
• Factors of good work ethics include goal-oriented actions, prioritized focus, availability and reliability, conscientiousness, creating a rewarding routine, and embracing positivism.
• A negative work ethic leads to a lack of productivity, reliability, accountability, and unhealthy relationships.

Employer and Employee Obligations

• Employers owe employees, preparation, opportunity, motivation, encouragement, knowledge, training, and guidance.
• Employees owe employers good performance, honesty, potential, learning, contribution, cooperation, ethics, and politeness.

Safety in the Workplace

• The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in the Philippines is discussed.
• Key Years for OSH Legislation:
  • 1903: Development of OSH in the Philippines
  • 1908: Bureau of Labor created
  • 1933: Bureau of Labor became the Department of Labor on Dec. 8.
  • 1967: Proclamation No. 115 declared the year and every year after as Safety and Accident Prevention Year.
• Safety and Accident Prevention Year examples:
  • JANUARY: General Orientation
  • FEBRUARY: Air Transportation
  • MARCH: Fire Prevention
  • APRIL: Vacation Hazards
  • MAY: Land Transportation
  • JUNE: Sea Transportation
  • JULY: Schools
  • AUGUST: Farms
  • SEPTEMBER: Health and Sanitation
  • OCTOBER: Industry and Commerce
  • NOVEMBER: Mines
  • DECEMBER: Holiday Hazards and Home
• OSH Legislation:
  • The Philippines Constitution mandates full protection for labor, security of tenure, humane working conditions, and a living wage (Article XII, Section 3).
  • The Labor Code (P.D. 442Book N, Titles I and II) passed in 1974, revised and consolidated labor laws to protect labor and promote employment; the implementing agency, the DOLE.
  • Article 162: Mandatory OSH standards to eliminate hazards.
  • Article 165: DOLE is responsible for OSH laws, policies, and programs.
• OSH Law: Rules and Regulation Implementation (Art, 162, Book IV, Title I, P. D. 442).
• Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS), Year Passed: 1978. The Scope applies to all places of employment except land, sea, or air transportation and safety in mines.
• Administrative Organization for OSH: DOLE is the Department of Labor and Employment, ECC is the Employees Compensation Commission, and OSHC is the Bureau of Working Conditions.

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

• Employers can appoint and dismiss workers with proper procedures and expect reasonable performance.
• Employers cannot discriminate, allow sexual harassment, tolerate victimization, or permit vilification.
• The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 legally requires harassment-free workplaces.
• Workers have legal rights to health and safety control, safe workplaces, hazard correction requests, free safety equipment, and hazard complaints.
• Information about hazards plus medical records access concerning exposure is a right.
• Protection from discrimination for exercising health and safety rights is assured.
• Employers must provide training, and employees must follow safety rules, report hazards, read safety posters, report work-related issues, comply with safety standards, and use protective equipment.

Employer Responsibilities

• Providing a workplace free from serious hazards is required.
• Complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards is a must.
• Ensuring employee use of safe tools and equipment, properly maintaining them.
• Using color codes, posters, labels, or signs to warn employees of potential hazards.
• Establishing and updating operating procedures, communicating them for employee safety.
• Providing medical examinations and training required by OSHA standards.
• Posting OSHAV posters or State of Maine Occupational Safety and Health Posters for employee rights information.
• Reporting hospitalizations and fatalities promptly; reporting to local OSHA within 8 hours for fatal accidents or those hospitalizing three or more.
• Reporting to the Bureau of Labor Standards Workplace Safety and Health Division within 24 hours for hospital stays or within 8 hours in case of death, weekdays 8 a.m to 5 p.m call 624-8400, fax 624-6449, pager 750-1852.
• Maintaining and posting records of work-related injuries and illnesses; (private sector employers with 10 or fewer employees and employers in certain low-hazard industries are exempt).
• Providing access to employees, former employees, and their representatives access to the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.
• Providing access to employee medical records and exposure records to employees or representatives.

Confidentiality in the Workplace

• Confidentiality is important in today's competitive workplace to avoid misuse of confidential information.
• Illegal activity leads to costly lawsuits for the employer if confidentiality isn’t kept.
• Many states have laws protecting the confidentiality of employee information; its disclosure can lead to a loss of trust, confidence, loyalty, and productivity.
• Types of information include employee, management, and business information.
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 ensures medical information and disability information must be kept confidential, with access limited.
  • The Health Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulates health care providers on use and disclosure of identifiable health information.
  • Confidential management information includes employee relations discussions, terminations, and workplace investigations.
  • Confidential business information refers to “proprietary information” or "trade secrets" that aren't open to the public such as client lists, and ingredient formulas.
• Steps to protect confidentiality include identifying information, being realistic, ensuring employee understanding, using confidentiality statements in employee handbooks, and creating confidentiality agreements.
• Protecting confidential information, limiting access, using advanced technology, labeling information, and exit interviews should be done.

Confidentiality Vs. Privacy

• Privacy commonly means ‘the right to be left alone’ and usually applies to individuals.
• Confidentiality applies to information (personal or not) and is broader.
• Organizations do not have privacy rights; individuals do.
• Ethical standards of confidentiality may allow sharing individual data for legitimate reasons and privacy applies regardless of who provides the information.

Conflict Resolution and Teamwork Skills

• Teamwork promotes productivity and efficiency and enables teams to resolve internal conflicts.
• Conflict resolution is crucial in the workplace, requiring leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Unaddressed conflicts harm productivity.
• Techniques to resolve conflict: Listen, gather the group, be impartial, resolve it immediately, promote teamwork, and broadcast praise.
• Consider company regulations and policies, and training in conflict resolution can help maintain harmony.

Interview Skills

• Preparation, energy, enthusiasm, and strategy are key to effective interviewing.
• Research the company, understand your fit within the organization, and clarify what you can contribute.
• When interviewing, adopt a consultant mentality and show your ability to solve problems; avoid being too positive or negative.
• The most important interview skills:
  • Communicate a clear and strong personal brand.
  • Tell a compelling story.
  • Identify measurable accomplishments.
  • Exude a positive and engaging attitude.

Job Applications

• A job application letter is also known as a cover letter.
• The application letter provides additional information about your skills and experience, so the intended goal is why you are are a candidate for the job.
• The introduction states the reason for writing, the body discusses qualifications, and the close thanks the reader with contact details.
• Start directly in the cover letter by mentioning the job title, company, and where you saw the listing and offer something different than what's in your resume.
• The primary purpose is to prescreen applicants through information on contact, employment, education, and references.

Work Immersion Guidelines

• The immersion program aims to appreciate learned principles, enhance skills, enrich communication, and develop a good work attitude.
• Parental consent is required and schools may partner with institutions accredited by a government agency.
• A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for work immersion should include creation of working group, access and use of facilities, supervisor provisions, assurance, a list of activities, partner orientation, and insurance.
• DepEd will collaborate with partners to ensure safe learning venues with a maximum of 40 hours per week, no more than eight hours per day for children below 18 (but over 15).
• Travel expenses will be charged to MOOE, and immersion venue expenses of the partner institution are not allowed.
• Schools and students will not be asked to pay partner institutions unless parents are consulted.
• The partnership is governed by existing laws and DepEd Issuances.

Rules and Regulations (Continued)

• DepEd Order No. 39 Series 2009 prohibits endorsing commercial products or services for any SHS industry partnership.
• DepEd Order No.6 s.2012 prohibits all cooperation with the tobacco industry.

Revised Rules on Administration and Republic Act Ethics

• The Civil Service Commission can make its own rules that do not diminish rights under the 1987 Constitution.
• Administrative Code of 1987 (Executive Order No 292) empowers the power to amend and enforce rules.
• Republic Act No. 6713 establishes a code of conduct for public officials/employees.
• It enumerates prohibited acts/transactions and penalties for violations.

DNHS Mission and Vision

Vision: Dalaguete, a Peaceful, Progressive, Environment-Friendly, and God-Loving Society.

Mission: Develop an Empowered People, Provide Them With Equitable Opportunities to Secure Jobs and Sustainable Income and to Encourage Diversities for a More Meaningful Productive and Satisfying Way of Life.

Memorandum of Agreement for Work Immersion Partnership

• Entered on September 27, 2024, between Dalaguete National High School (DNHS) and INK SPACE.
• DNHS represented by Principal Dr. Roldan C. Rosales. INK SPACE represented by Owner Ma. Theressa Q. Paulin.
• DepEd’s mandate is to implement policies, plans, and programs of formal and non-formal basic education.
• DepEd introduced the K to 12 program, including Senior High School (SHS), to ensure graduates are ready for employment, entrepreneurship, and higher learning.
• The SHS curriculum considers local needs and the job market.
• Effective SHS instruction requires school-industry partnerships for expertise and practical training.
• The school believes in creating a positive community impact and providing a safe learning environment.
• The school and the establishment ("the PARTIES") agree to collaborate, keeping in mind child protection and learner interests.

Description of Work Immerson Program

• The DepEd was tasked to implement the programme by using Enhanced Basic Education Act 2013/Repuplic ARt 10553.
• With this premnise, DepEd offers stakeholders the opportunity to participate with the party.
• A shs Student has to work for a buisness related to the job specialization as graduation requirement.
• The students are able the better work, knowledge in their field of education.

Objectives of Work Immerson Partnerships

• Supplement the formal curriculum with inputs from ESTABLISHMENT experts aligning the program to work standards.
• Develop knowledge and skills relevant to job market needs.
• Provide relevant learning experiences in a workplace setting.
• Form a Work Immersion Partnership between the school and the establishment to allow access to their workplace and equipment.

Responsibilities of Parties in the agreement

• Create a action plan and workgroup to operationalize the partnership.
• Form a steering committee to monitor the MOA provisions.
• Adhere to child protection laws and rules set out within guidelines of Work Immersion.
• Develop student’s Immersion module based on goals, specified outcomes to achieve to gain as a student.
• Develop a daily schedule for activites that are followed, with the establishment of guidelines.
• School should assingment partners matching desired track, qualifications and aptitude locally

Responsibilities of the School

• Identify the SHS track/s which will be the subject of the partnership
• Make adjustments to contextualize the SHS subjects based on feedback from the ESTABLISHMENT
• Designate a person in charge whom will co ordinate Supervision of activities that involves the Work Immerson Program.
• Provides Insurance of the students throughout the Work Immerson Program.
• Authority is exercised under the Family Code for Family Overtime of the student while still under agreement.

Responsibilities of the Establishment

• Ensure efficient, all stage implementation
• Provide input to curriculum with discussion of workshops
• Lend experience + Expertise by making available Training to studnets.
• Allows the ability of students to be deployed on department under the establishment
• Agree the set number of hours to the immersion programme set our under the SHS Curriculum.
• Puts in workplaces and facilities availible to students and teachers.

Effectivity, Liability and Property laws

• It shall last for a duation of 2024-5 acedemi school year and will renew each year after

The school. its teachers exercising authort over is liable to a students

• Depd shall not be liable to opportunity loses of the establishment.
• The intellictual property shall become the property of the establishment with some exception
• there is no obligation for employment for to pay wages since no employee to employer relationship.

Ink Space Details

• A dynamic printing and advertisement company dedicated to providing high-quality printing solutions and innovative services.

• Ink Space specializes in printing and advertising services, offering digital and offset printing, large-format printing, promotional materials, signage, and corporate branding.

• Ink Space serves diverse clients for marketing campaigns, business branding, or personal projects, they’re committed to providing top-tier solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Company Rules for Ink Space

• Respect the space / environment that it is in
• Conserve Ink paper, other supplies used for the job
• No unauthorized artowkw
• use with equipment properly
• Report any malfunctions of the equipment
• Mainatni a collaborative envrionemnt

The application is adressed to INK Space located in Cuta, the building is called Rahadra in Guiwanon, Dalaguete, Cebu

• Her purpose is to apply to the Ink space and express a keen interest
• She belives that her skills and abiltiy will be able to help within the work.

Social and Extra Ciricular

• She achieved honors in 2019-2023, with Interests in book reading, crochet, engagement on social meda platforms.
• her orginaztaion invloved serving as the president.