PROJECT HIRAYA: Honoring Industry Partners and Rewarding Accomplishment of Youth by Giving Awards
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https://doi.org/10.65339/ijsis.V1.I3.218Keywords:
Educational Sustainability, Industry Partnerships, Project HIRAYA, Senior High School, Stakeholder Engagement, Student Recognition, Work Immersion, Workplace ReadinessAbstract
This study documented the implementation and outcomes of Project HIRAYA (Honoring Industry Partners and Rewarding Accomplishment of Youth by Giving Awards), an innovative post-work immersion program at Cabarroguis National School of Arts and Trades, Quirino, Philippines. Grounded in experiential learning and formative assessment perspectives, the initiative aimed to recognize student accomplishments, strengthen school-industry partnerships, promote stakeholder engagement, and improve post-immersion evaluation. A descriptive innovation implementation and evaluation approach was employed using institutional records, student portfolios, performance assessment rubrics, oral interviews, monitoring reports, and stakeholder feedback. The project involved Grade 12 Senior High School students, work immersion teachers, school administrators, and industry partners. Student performance was assessed through industry partner evaluations (30%), teacher assessments (30%), oral interviews (30%), and portfolio evaluations (10%). Findings revealed an increase in participating industry partners from 41 to 55, formal recognition of industry contributions and outstanding student accomplishments, successful implementation of socialization activities and learning exhibits, and evaluation of 85% of student work immersion portfolios. However, delayed assessment submissions, scheduling conflicts, inconsistent exhibit documentation, and incomplete portfolios affected implementation efficiency. The study concluded that Project HIRAYA provided a structured mechanism for recognizing workplace learning achievements and reinforcing institutional collaboration. Institutionalization through the School Annual Implementation Plan, strengthened industry coordination, standardized assessment procedures, and development of a replication framework were recommended. The initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Its sustainability contributions center on educational quality, workforce preparation, stakeholder engagement, and institutional continuity through sustained school-industry collaboration.
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