Objectives of Work Immersion

The purpose of the educational programs of K-12 is to discover, improve,

and develop the learners Learning Competencies and to guide the learners to pursue

their chosen career. The work immersion is one of the programs of K-12, it gives

opportunities to the students to develop better communication. Developing better

communication helps the student to transact with others and to build a better

partnership if it is business related. It will also give them the opportunity to express

their ideas and also in solving problems. The second one is for them to adapt in a

new environment, sometimes for us to challenge ourselves we must go beyond our

comfort zone and go to a new environment. With this the students will also learn

that there is more beyond the classroom and they will also learn different flows or

movements in different environments. The third is for them to improve, develop,

and apply their competencies, once a student is in a work immersion their skills and

knowledge will improve. The development will also be part of it they will also

apply their competencies. And lastly to prepare them for employment, the students

will be prepared if ever they would choose to apply for job in the industry. The

good thing about this is they already have an idea.

My personal goal is no different than any other student, however, I also have

several personal goals I hope to achieve while going on a Work Immersion. Some

of these goals are to acquire new skills and enhance my communication skills. I

also would like to apply what I learned from school to forward in my work

immersion program. I would also like know what is like to work in an office and

working with higher officials. And I also want to challenge myself when it comes

to a new environment. I also want to share ideas or help in solving any problems

that may occur, so that it can enhance my communication skills and also my critical

thinking. And lastly, I would like to know everything that I need to know so that I

can be prepared and have enough knowledge when it comes to the real world.
 How to conduct oneself?

In working for a company, we must know how to conduct oneself. We may

also practice this in a work immersion. First is we must be punctual; we must make

sure we will arrive on time because it demonstrates our commitment to our job.

Remember, school is different from work, no more excuses/consideration. In short,

do not be late. Be honest, because honesty will always be the best policy. Be

persistent, patience is a virtue. Don’t give up so easily, take it as a challenge for it

will make you better. Be Diligent, keep in mind that no one has ever succeeded

because of laziness. So always push yourself to the limits. Don’t procrastinate for

it can damage your potential. Be Flexible, you should always be willing to change

or to learn even if it’s already out from your comfort zone. Be Competitive, being

competitive doesn’t always mean that you need to compete with others, compete

with yourself rather, to a better version of you. But you should make sure to balance

everything so that you cannot affect other peoples’ self-esteem. Be Sensitive,

always care for the people around you. Extend your help to those who needs you,

if possible, ask them on how you may help them because you’ll never know when

will you be needing a help from them. Observe Good Manners and Right Conduct,

always keep in mind that you are not just bringing your name, rather you’re

bringing the name of your school and your family’s name.

The City Tourism Office is primarily the implementing arm of the city

government’s programs, policies, and projects relating to tourism and culture

including the marketing and promotion of the tourism industry in the city. It shall

serve as the ICTC (Information and Communications Technology Center)

Secretariat manned by professional staff and headed by the City Tourism Officer.

As the primary operating agency of the city government, the Office of the city

tourism shall be responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of the

policies, plans, and programs.

The function of the office is to initiate and organize tourism and cultural

activities and formulate, monitor, and coordinate integrated plans for tourism and

culture and the arts and also;

• Assist, monitor, and conduct accreditation of tourism and related facilities

and service providers.

• Conduct the capability of building activities for tourism front liners.

• Conduct a research, establish and maintain tourism information

management system and web portal for the city and the world and establish

linkage and networking with national government agencies (NGAs), non-

government organizations (NGOs) and people’s organizations (POs) in

planning and implementing tourism activities.

• Conduct inventory of existing, emerging and potential tourism attractions

to promote San Pablo City as a tourist destination through exhibits, selling

missions, the production of marketing collateral, operate and maintain city

government-owned tourism facilities.

• Present the city in tourism-related activities, advocate responsible culture

of tourism, produce promotional and marketing collaterals, and establish

linkages and alliances worldwide.

• Perform other functions related to tourism development.

Most of the clients of the city tourism office are the tourists and also

students. Tourist most likely go to the tourism office to ask for some information

about the city and also for some records of the tourist spots in the city. And for the

students, they go the tourism for some information also or for their subjects relating

to tourism that helps them.

For tourists that are not familiar with the place, the office of tourism will

also serve as a guide to foreign tourists. They will provide tourist maps,

information, and also some historical background of the place.

Other government officials also go to the office of tourism to get some

reports, records or any government related matters.

In every organization or government offices, office rules and regulations are

also the most important part of an organization to maintain the organized working

flow of the office and also to maintain discipline.

I. Learning and Growth

- It is important for us to learn and to develop when it comes to

the tourism of our country.

II. Health and wellness

- We must be aware when it comes to our health an wellness.

III. Attendance

- includes punctuality, flag ceremony and other official function.

IV. Wearing prescribed uniform and ID

- Wearing prescribed uniform and ID is a must for us to be

recognized. And symbolizes cleanliness and commitment to

job.
 Company’s Mission and Vision

MISSION
Through excellent local governance, develop a sustainable tourism program in

San Pablo City that promotes environment-friendly tourism products and services

for the greater enjoyment of tourists 4and visitors and better quality of life of its

citizenry

VISION
San Pablo City: a premiere eco-adventure cum histo-cultural tourist destination in

the CALABARZON region.

The seal of San Pablo city represents the 7 lakes or also known as the

“Sampaloc Lake”, since it is one of the known tourists’ destination in Laguna.

Sampaloc Lake is an inactive volcanic maar on the island of Luzon, the Philippines.

It is one of the lakes in the Seven Lakes of San Pablo, Laguna. Nearly half of the

lake's depth has a shallow depression at the lake's bottom, indicating its volcanic

origin. The lake is located behind San Pablo city hall. It is dotted with floating

restaurants along its shoreline serving delectable Filipino and Chinese cuisines. The

lake abounds with tilapia, bangus, carp, and several species of shrimps. Legend tells

of a giant Tamarind (Sampaloc) tree in the garden of a selfish, stingy old woman

who drove away a fairy disguised as an old man asking for some fruit as a cure for

his ailing grandson. Instead of helping him, the old woman had him driven away

by her ferocious dogs. The old man was badly hurt. After the old man left, there

was a thundering noise and paltering rain, followed by the cracking of the earth.

And then, the entire orchard sank into a colossal pit which was immediately filled

with water. Henceforth, the villagers called it Lake Sampaloc.

Work Immersion refers to the part of the Senior High School (SHS)

Curriculum consisting of 80 hours of hands-on experience or work simulation

which the Grades 11 and 12 students will undergo to expose them to the actual

workplace setting and to enrich the competencies provided by the school under the

supervision of the School Head and the designated personnel of the Partner.

Immersion is done outside the school campus in a “Workplace Immersion Venue,”

defined as the place where work immersion of students is done. Examples of work

immersion venues include offices, factories, shops and project sites.

Generally, work immersion is advantageous to students who want to

experience and learn more about the life of being employed. It prepares them to the

bigger world after graduation and makes them equipped with relevant skills. It also

teaches a lot of valuable lessons that they cannot get inside the classroom. One

example is having to work in a team and interacting with real managers and bosses.

This experience can help the trainability level of a student. It can also give a little

push on the assertiveness and confidence of an individual. Accomplishing a task

that they know has a real impact on the company will boost their self-esteem as a

team player. There are a lot of advantages in work immersion, but some people also

have reservations on this program. One major point is safety. Work immersion is

an off-campus activity and is done at the student’s own expense and accord. Little

to no supervision is given to each student and school administration will only rely

on written reports submitted to them. Second, while it is inherently designed to

develop students, results vary from one student to another. While for one student it

is helpful, to another it can be stressful. Some students may find it anxiety-inducing

when they are placed in a high-pressuring environment. With these, schools should

consider both the pros and cons of work immersion and choose the best program

for their students.

During our work immersion in the Office of Tourism in San Pablo City, the

activities that were performed are office related. On the first day of our work

immersion, we were assigned to the city tourism officers and met all of the staff in

the office. The following day we were tasked to deliver some papers and to ask for

the signatures of the officers. Since the “Coco Festival” is coming, the office of

Tourism was one of the busiest offices. We helped in arranging for the

“Pascocohan” at the lake, we helped the office staffs to organize the event. The next

day we helped in preparing the star parol’s that will be used in the event. In our

fourth day, we helped to do and bring some paper works to other offices and to ask

for them to be signed. The next day, we continued the works for the upcoming

event, we helped to attach barricades and wired it. In connection with this, we were

tasked to help clean the museo and wash the things that we will be using for the

event. The next task was to write and organize the time card and finishing them.

When the event was over, we helped to clean and in carrying the props that

were used in the event. We brought all the stuffs used back to the museo. On the

month of the “Coco Festival” , on our last day we helped in making the lanterns

that will be used for the festival and also made a chandelier made from bunots.
 Summary of Work Immersion Duty

In our work immersion we were assigned on the Office of Tourism in San

Pablo City. Since it was a month for Christmas and a month near for the “Coco

Festival”, the office of Tourism was the busiest. We were tasked to help in all

upcoming events for the month of December and January, most of the work done

was decorating and paper works. For the first event the “Pascocohan”, there were

many paper works that were signed for the approval of the event. We also

encountered asking for the signature of the Mayor and for the approval of the event.

I also learned that in every event related to the promotion of the tourism in San

Pablo, the office of Tourism brings up all the effort and work for the improvement

and the promotion of the tourist spots in San Pablo.

There were also many products used for the decoration which is the

products produced by the city. Working for the office of Tourism was a great

experience, knowing the flow and process of the works their gave an idea of what

the work in real life is.