To prepare students for professional success, Biliran Province State University, through the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) department, conducted a Personality Development and Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) for its interns on December 2.

The whole-day event, held at the university gymnasium, emphasized workplace skills, safety, and global readiness as key areas of preparation.

The seminar featured key sessions focused on workplace values and safety. Dr. Marian Dagayloan, director of Gender and Development Office (GAD), delivered a talk titled "Safety of Work," where she highlighted the importance of maintaining a secure and healthy work environment. Meanwhile, Mr. Juan Jalober from the Department of Transportation shared a discussion on "Desirable Values at Work," emphasizing the need for ethical and professional behavior in the workplace.

Moreover, Dr. Jane Marie Genson-Inocencio, director of the External and Affairs Office (EAO), facilitated the PDOS portion, where she offered practical advice for adapting to new work environments and challenges.

In his message, BSBA program Chairperson Dr. Vicente Q. Solteo, Jr., discussed the importance of the internship experience in shaping the students' careers.

“As you continue on your final year of study, remember that the experiences and lessons you learn during your OJT will be the stepping stones to your future success,” Dr. Solteo stated.

Moreover, in an interview, Ms. Annaliza Bug-atan, a fourth-year BSBA Marketing Management (MM) student, shared how the PDOS bolstered her preparedness for her internship.

“I feel more prepared after attending our PDOS because I am informed and it gave me valuable insights about the internship, including the expectations, responsibilities, and workplace etiquette,” Ms. Bug-atan said. “It also helped boost my confidence and awareness of handling different situations during my upcoming OJT.”

Notably, the department is gearing up to deploy over 244 interns from the MM and Financial Management (FM) programs starting Wednesday, December 4.

[This article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): 4 (Quality Education).]