13/12/2025
The KCP Ebenezer Gymnasium was the hub of essential learning today, December 13, 2025, as the school successfully concluded its PRE- POST INTERNSHIP seminar. Attended by audience of Fourth-Year/Graduating Students, the program (8:00 to 11:30 am) provided vital preparation in two crucial areas: Workplace Safety and Legal Compliance.
The seminar was strategically divided into two sessions to fully equip the graduating class before they transition into their respective On-the-Job Training (OJT) placements and future careers.
The morning commenced with an urgent focus on securing a safe and respectful professional environment. First speaker Kelly Denn V. Tomas led a critical two-part discussion centered on the modern workplace. The first segment, "Safe Spaces Talk: Understanding and Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," provided participants with crucial knowledge on recognizing, addressing, and reporting instances of sexual harassment. The session emphasized the legal and ethical responsibilities of both employers and employees in maintaining professional boundaries.
This was immediately followed by the guide, "Saan Tayo Lalapit?": A Guide to Seeking Support That Cares. This talk provided students with a clear roadmap of internal and external mechanismsโfrom university resources to legal aid and psychological supportโensuring they know exactly where and how to seek help should they encounter difficult or abusive situations during their internship or professional life.
Ensuring Compliance and Relevance with SIPP Guidelines
The second half of the seminar shifted to the legal framework governing student work immersion, guaranteeing the students are compliant and aware of their rights.
Attorney-at-law Gabrielle G. Gaab took the stage to discuss Revised Guidelines for Student Internship Program in the Philippines (SIPP) for all Programs," with the central theme being โEnsuring Safety, Compliance, and Relevance in Every Program.โ
Her talk clarified the mandatory requirements for all student internship programs, covering student rights, required documentation, hours of work, and the specific responsibilities of the university, the host training establishment, and the student themselves. The session was crucial in moving students from general enthusiasm to legal readiness for their professional training.
The seminar successfully armed the graduating students with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, ensuring they are not only skilled but also safe, legally aware, and ready to maximize their professional development opportunities.
๐ท KCPeer Facilitators Society (Alexis Nicole S.)
