On-the-job Training is part of a college curriculum that aims to train and orient students about the work and their future career. It is a type of skill development where a worker learns how to do the work through hands-on experience. On the Job Training is one method by which students are exposed with different work situation designed to give students an opportunity to experience and a chance to apply the theories and computation that they have learned from the school. It also helps the students to acquire relevant knowledge and skills by performing in actual work setting. 

OJT is very important not only to teach students regarding their chosen career but also to show students the reality about working. The students will be exposed to the actual work related to the course that they are taking. It also allows those with no experience to work and to learn at the same time. On-the-Job Training helps the trainee to learn more about his chosen field and practice what he has learned from the school. It helps in the building up of the trainee’s competence. Of course, when a students is competent enough, he will be able to do things successfully and. This training develops one’s professionalism in dealing with people. After the training, the trainee will be able to handle situations properly and he/she will be able to know how to socialize well with his colleagues. He/she will also be able to work well with everyone and he’ll have a good teamwork. OJT also enhances the critical thinking abilities and discipline of the student conducting his training in a company. His ability to make sound decisions and evaluate pertinent factors will be improved. 

Having a proper On-the-Job Training helps in the preparation of future professionals for their future jobs. What the students learned in their On-the-Job Training, even the little things, can be applied when they are already working. Students will be trained not only academically but socially as well. The way they work and communicate with others will not be a problem for them anymore. It also gives the trainee the chance to immerse himself in his chosen field and experience and learn the skills necessary to the industry he is interested in. Working with experienced staff, one will be able to observe how the job is done properly.