Internships are supervised, structured learning experiences in a professional setting that allow you to gain valuable work experience in a student’s chosen field of study. Internships require a minimum of 120 hours (typically, at least 10 hours per week during the fall and spring and either part-time or full-time during the summer).
Co-ops are paid positions that require students to alternate semesters between full-time work during the academic term and full-time academic study for at least two semesters. Students are often, but not always, offered full-time employment with the organization upon graduation. Co-ops are not common at UMBC, but there are students who are interested in them as applied learning experiences. If you are interested in a co-op, we recommend speaking with one of our staff to develop a structure for the experience that will be the most workable for our students.
Research opportunities are available both on- and off-campus. These experiences offer a unique way to better understand a student’s academic interests and consider how graduate school may play a role in future paths. Funding may be available for these experiences through organizations like the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Student Interns Expect:
To gain real work experience and provide meaningful assistance to the company. They don’t want to be gophers!
To have a mentor who provides guidance, feedback, receptiveness and models professionalism.
To gain experience and skills in a particular field.
To develop professional contacts.
To gain exposure to upper management.
To receive an orientation to the company for which they are interning. This introduces the student to the company’s mission and goals and provides them with information about company rules, regulations and procedures. It also introduces the intern to fellow employees who they can go to in the future with questions.
Benefits of Hiring an Intern:
Ease workload of regular employees
Enable employees to focus on higher level tasks
Meet short-term staffing needs
Complete “Priority C” tasks/projects
Utilize a cost effective employment strategy
Obtain access to highly motivated students who can fill staffing needs
Complete finite projects
Develop a pipeline of future employees
Prepare tomorrow’s workforce
Inject enthusiasm and fresh ideas into your organization
Provide practical learning opportunities to students
Take advantage of students’ tech and social media savvy. Internships are supervised, structured learning experiences in a professional setting that allow you to gain valuable work experience in a student’s chosen field of study. Internships require a minimum of 120 hours (typically, at least 10 hours per week during the fall and spring and either part-time or full-time during the summer).
Co-ops are paid positions that require students to alternate semesters between full-time work during the academic term and full-time academic study for at least two semesters. Students are often, but not
1. DALUBHASAAN NG LUNGSOD NG LUCENA
(formerly City College of Lucena)
Isabang, Lucena City
Tel. No. & Telefax No. (042) 797-1671
March 13, 2024
HON
Lucena City, Quezon Province
Dear Hon. Mayor:
Greetings of Peace!
As part of the requirements for the course Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, I
would like to express my intent to undergo two hundred (200) hours On the Job Training/
Practicum related to my field of specialization under your good office. I can strive in
handling multiple tasks while maintaining satisfactory interpersonal relationship with staff.
My studies at Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena with a degree of Bachelor of Science
in Public Administration provided me the opportunity to study and analyze key concepts,
principles and practices associated with administering and work in a public. I am very
sufficient and able to work independently with little supervision and with formal training. I
am an outcome-oriented self-starter with organizational and administrative skills.
I promise to abide by the policies, rules and regulations set by your office/ department
governing its employees and the trainee’s immediate superior deemed necessary for the
On-the-Job training. In the meantime, thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
KRISHIA MAE G. BULACAN
Trainee
2. DALUBHASAAN NG LUNGSOD NG LUCENA
(formerly City College of Lucena)
Isabang, Lucena City
Tel. No. & Telefax No. (042) 797-1671
DEED OF UNDERTAKING
I, Krishia Mae G. Bulacan, fourth (4th) year student, taking up Bachelor of Science in
Public Administration at Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena, and I, RUTH MARIE
ALEJANDRINO-TUBOG, faculty of the same school, herein referred to as TRAINEE and
PRACTICUM ADVISER, respectively, do hereby declare, manifest, and undertake the
following actions to wit:
THAT the trainee shall undergo On-The-Job Training (OJT) in Philippine Port
Authority Lucena for a minimum of two hundred (200) hours taking into consideration
the trainee’s allowed schedule starting _______________________________.
THAT, the trainee is not entitled to any remuneration allowance or reimbursement
of any kind from Philippine Port Authority Lucena, since the OJT is solely for the
purpose of completing a requirement of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
curriculum prior to a student’s graduation.
THAT the trainee shall abide the policies, rules and regulations set by Philippine
Port Authority Lucena, its employees and the trainee’s immediate supervisor deemed
necessary for the OJT;
THAT the trainee shall not disclose any confidential information obtained during
the training;
THAT the trainee shall be subjected to a periodical performance evaluation based
on the guidelines set by the school; and
THAT we hold Philippine Port Authority Lucena free from any liability for the
duration of the On-The-Job Training.
Krishia Mae G. Bulacan
Trainee
Raquel D. Garayan
Parent/Guardian
Dr. Ruth Marie Alejandrino - Tubog
Practicum Adviser
Mr. Rogelio L. Paredes JR., MPA
Program Head
3. DALUBHASAAN NG LUNGSOD NG LUCENA
(formerly City College of Lucena)
Isabang, Lucena City
Tel. No. & Telefax No. (042) 797-1671
DEED OF UNDERTAKING
I, Marion Cassey A. Berunia, fourth (4th) year student, taking up Bachelor of Science in
Public Administration at Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena, and I, RUTH MARIE
ALEJANDRINO-TUBOG, faculty of the same school, herein referred to as TRAINEE and
PRACTICUM ADVISER, respectively, do hereby declare, manifest, and undertake the
following actions to wit:
THAT the trainee shall undergo On-The-Job Training (OJT) in Philippine Port
Authority Lucena for a minimum of two hundred (200) hours taking into consideration
the trainee’s allowed schedule starting _______________________________.
THAT, the trainee is not entitled to any remuneration allowance or reimbursement
of any kind from Philippine Port Authority Lucena, since the OJT is solely for the
purpose of completing a requirement of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
curriculum prior to a student’s graduation.
THAT the trainee shall abide the policies, rules and regulations set by Philippine
Port Authority Lucena, its employees and the trainee’s immediate supervisor deemed
necessary for the OJT;
THAT the trainee shall not disclose any confidential information obtained during
the training;
THAT the trainee shall be subjected to a periodical performance evaluation based
on the guidelines set by the school; and
THAT we hold Philippine Port Authority Lucena free from any liability for the
duration of the On-The-Job Training.
Marion Cassey A. Berunia
Trainee
Roberto S. Berunia
Parent/Guardian
Dr. Ruth Marie Alejandrino - Tubog
Practicum Adviser
Mr. Rogelio L. Paredes JR., MPA
Program Head
4. DALUBHASAAN NG LUNGSOD NG LUCENA
(formerly City College of Lucena)
Isabang, Lucena City
Tel. No. & Telefax No. (042) 797-1671
DEED OF UNDERTAKING
I, Airene R. Balotcopo, fourth (4th) year student, taking up Bachelor of Science in Public
Administration at Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena, and I, RUTH MARIE
ALEJANDRINO-TUBOG, faculty of the same school, herein referred to as TRAINEE and
PRACTICUM ADVISER, respectively, do hereby declare, manifest, and undertake the
following actions to wit:
THAT the trainee shall undergo On-The-Job Training (OJT) in Philippine Port
Authority Lucena for a minimum of two hundred (200) hours taking into consideration
the trainee’s allowed schedule starting _______________________________.
THAT, the trainee is not entitled to any remuneration allowance or reimbursement
of any kind from Philippine Port Authority Lucena, since the OJT is solely for the
purpose of completing a requirement of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
curriculum prior to a student’s graduation.
THAT the trainee shall abide the policies, rules and regulations set by Philippine
Port Authority Lucena, its employees and the trainee’s immediate supervisor deemed
necessary for the OJT;
THAT the trainee shall not disclose any confidential information obtained during
the training;
THAT the trainee shall be subjected to a periodical performance evaluation based
on the guidelines set by the school; and
THAT we hold Philippine Port Authority Lucena free from any liability for the
duration of the On-The-Job Training.
Airene R. Balotcopo
Trainee
Efren L. Balotcopo
Parent/Guardian
Dr. Ruth Marie Alejandrino - Tubog
Practicum Adviser
Mr. Rogelio L. Paredes JR., MPA
Program Head
5. DALUBHASAAN NG LUNGSOD NG LUCENA
(formerly City College of Lucena)
Isabang, Lucena City
Tel. No. & Telefax No. (042) 797-1671
DEED OF UNDERTAKING
I, Mike S. Abastillas, fourth (4th) year student, taking up Bachelor of Science in Public
Administration at Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena, and I, RUTH MARIE
ALEJANDRINO-TUBOG, faculty of the same school, herein referred to as TRAINEE and
PRACTICUM ADVISER, respectively, do hereby declare, manifest, and undertake the
following actions to wit:
THAT the trainee shall undergo On-The-Job Training (OJT) in Philippine Port
Authority Lucena for a minimum of two hundred (200) hours taking into consideration
the trainee’s allowed schedule starting _______________________________.
THAT, the trainee is not entitled to any remuneration allowance or reimbursement
of any kind from Philippine Port Authority Lucena, since the OJT is solely for the
purpose of completing a requirement of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
curriculum prior to a student’s graduation.
THAT the trainee shall abide the policies, rules and regulations set by Philippine
Port Authority Lucena, its employees and the trainee’s immediate supervisor deemed
necessary for the OJT;
THAT the trainee shall not disclose any confidential information obtained during
the training;
THAT the trainee shall be subjected to a periodical performance evaluation based
on the guidelines set by the school; and
THAT we hold Philippine Port Authority Lucena free from any liability for the
duration of the On-The-Job Training.
Mike S. Abastillas
Trainee
Alfredo D. Abastillas
Parent/Guardian
Dr. Ruth Marie Alejandrino - Tubog
Practicum Adviser
Mr. Rogelio L. Paredes JR., MPA
Program Head
6. DALUBHASAAN NG LUNGSOD NG LUCENA
(formerly City College of Lucena)
Isabang, Lucena City
Tel. No. & Telefax No. (042) 797-1671
DEED OF UNDERTAKING
I, Kim Marjorie Decena, fourth (4th) year student, taking up Bachelor of Science in Public
Administration at Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena, and I, RUTH MARIE
ALEJANDRINO-TUBOG, faculty of the same school, herein referred to as TRAINEE and
PRACTICUM ADVISER, respectively, do hereby declare, manifest, and undertake the
following actions to wit:
THAT the trainee shall undergo On-The-Job Training (OJT) in Philippine Port
Authority Lucena for a minimum of two hundred (200) hours taking into consideration
the trainee’s allowed schedule starting _______________________________.
THAT, the trainee is not entitled to any remuneration allowance or reimbursement
of any kind from Philippine Port Authority Lucena, since the OJT is solely for the
purpose of completing a requirement of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
curriculum prior to a student’s graduation.
THAT the trainee shall abide the policies, rules and regulations set by Philippine
Port Authority Lucena, its employees and the trainee’s immediate supervisor deemed
necessary for the OJT;
THAT the trainee shall not disclose any confidential information obtained during
the training;
THAT the trainee shall be subjected to a periodical performance evaluation based
on the guidelines set by the school; and
THAT we hold Philippine Port Authority Lucena free from any liability for the
duration of the On-The-Job Training.
Kim Marjorie Decena
Trainee
Richel D. De Chavez
Parent/Guardian
Dr. Ruth Marie Alejandrino - Tubog
Practicum Adviser
Mr. Rogelio L. Paredes JR., MPA
Program Head
7. DALUBHASAAN NG LUNGSOD NG LUCENA
(formerly City College of Lucena)
Isabang, Lucena City
Tel. No. & Telefax No. (042) 797-1671
DEED OF UNDERTAKING
I, Aprilyn V. Austria, fourth (4th) year student, taking up Bachelor of Science in Public
Administration at Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena, and I, RUTH MARIE
ALEJANDRINO-TUBOG, faculty of the same school, herein referred to as TRAINEE and
PRACTICUM ADVISER, respectively, do hereby declare, manifest, and undertake the
following actions to wit:
THAT the trainee shall undergo On-The-Job Training (OJT) in Philippine Port
Authority Lucena for a minimum of two hundred (200) hours taking into consideration
the trainee’s allowed schedule starting _______________________________.
THAT, the trainee is not entitled to any remuneration allowance or reimbursement
of any kind from Philippine Port Authority Lucena, since the OJT is solely for the
purpose of completing a requirement of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
curriculum prior to a student’s graduation.
THAT the trainee shall abide the policies, rules and regulations set by Philippine
Port Authority Lucena, its employees and the trainee’s immediate supervisor deemed
necessary for the OJT;
THAT the trainee shall not disclose any confidential information obtained during
the training;
THAT the trainee shall be subjected to a periodical performance evaluation based
on the guidelines set by the school; and
THAT we hold Philippine Port Authority Lucena free from any liability for the
duration of the On-The-Job Training.
Aprilyn V. Austria
Trainee
Parent/Guardian
Dr. Ruth Marie Alejandrino - Tubog
Practicum Adviser
Mr. Rogelio L. Paredes JR., MPA
Program Head