Sharing Experiences with students at PSITS General Assembly

In line with our efforts of giving back to the community, I, as the Business Development Officer, was sent to represent Ingenuity, and talk about what it is going to be like after graduation to junior and senior students who attended the Philippine Society of Information Technology Students General Assembly last 19th of July 2014. I was able to participate in most of the organization's events back then when I was still a student, so I pretty much knew the things that I needed to share.

The talk mainly consisted of what kind of companies students may get into after graduation, with Ingenuity as an example, and what is expected from them as fresh grads. Some current events were introduced, as well as an introduction to the Davao IT community status quo and some ways on how students and fresh grads can get involved. Additional tips and reminders were also thrown in as a bonus.

I was surprised seeing how the organization has improved over the years, now involving 39 universities and colleges, much more than ever before. It was, however, not surprising how most of them, if not shy to talk about their experiences or respond to my questions, were unaware of what will happen after they graduate.

This expresses the concern on the gap between the academe and the industry, as most graduates do not fit the need of the industry, thus needing additional training prior to employment.  A dilemma constantly being addressed by various groups such as PSITS and other IT-concerned organizations.

The 39 Universities and Colleges, having one or a pair of student representatives, were able to be present on the event, namely:

ACES Polytechnic College, ACLC Tagum College, AMA Computer College, Assumption College of Davao, Ateneo de Davao University, Brokenshire College, Cor Jesu College, Davao Central College, Davao del Norte State College, Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology, Davao Vision Colleges, Inc., DMMA College of Southern Philippines, East West College, Holy Child College of Davao, Holy Cross of Davao College, Intercity College of Science and Technology, Interface Computer College, Job and Business Success Academy, John Paul II College, Jose Maria College, Legacy College of Compostela, Inc., MATS College of Technology, Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku, Northlink Technological College,  Philippine Women's College, Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur,  San Pedro College, Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology, St. Mary's College of Bansalan, Inc., St. Mary's College of Tagum, St. Peter's College of Toril, Inc., STI Davao,  Tagum Institute of Technology Foundation, UM Digos College, UM Tagum College, University of Mindanao (Main), University of Southeastern Philippines, University of the Immaculate Conception, University of the Philippines-Mindanao